1995 Mercedes-Benz S280
Highlights
- Low mileage of just 57,715 miles
- Excellent service history
- Recent extensive overhaul by Mercedes Benz specialist MTSV
- Unique Pearl Blue Metallic exterior colour
- Exceptionally well-preserved beige leather interior
The Appeal
Introduced in 1991, the W140 was Mercedes Benz' flagship for those all-important early years of the 90s. Often seen by more critical enthusiasts as the 'last true S-Class', these cars carried restrained styling, top-notch engineering and solid build quality in style, perfectly representing what a Mercedes should be. The public responded in kind - with over 430,000 cars rolling off of the production lines.
History and Paperwork
- Built in 1995
- The DVLA records 5 previous keepers
- In ownership since August 2021
- Only indicates 57,715 miles from new
- Valid MOT until August 2024
- Service book with 8 stamps, last serviced in August 2023
- Large history file dating back to the early 2000s
- Recent extensive overhaul by Mercedes Benz specialist MTSV in 2021
The Condition
- Bodywork in very good condition
- In recent years the car has been treated to new front wings
- Paintwork in good order with some minor scuffs and blistering
- Resprayed bonnet and boot lid
- Alloy wheels replaced with genuine MB 8-hole W140 specific Alloys
- Underside in good, solid order with only surface corrosion
- Interior in excellent condition
- Cream MB-Tex is in excellent order with no rips or tears
- Walnut trims and dashboard all in very good order
- Clean carpets
- We understand all options and instruments to be in excellent working order
The Mechanics
- 2,799 cc M104 6-cylinder powerplant
- 4-speed automatic transmission
- No known major mechanical faults
- Recent mechanical work includes:
- Replacement of engine oil filter
- New air filter
- New fuel filter
- Fresh brake fluid
- Replacement of coolant
- ATF/filter
- New differential oil
- Replacement V- belt
- Brand new brake discs and pads to front and rear
- New brake hoses and pipes
- Replacement battery
- Air conditioning system serviced and re-gassed
- Slight oil leak to the gearbox and fan belt slipping, booked for replacement on 31/02/2024
- We understand the car to be in good order elsewhere with no other issues to report
BEFORE YOU BUY
- Year 1995
- Make Mercedes
- Model S280
- Colour Blue
- Mileage 57,715 Miles
- Engine size 2799
- Seller Type Private
- Town Wetherby
- County Yorkshire
- Country United Kingdom
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Auction ends
- james-o•••• £4,600 12/02/24
- Charlie•••• £4,500 12/02/24
- Charlie•••• £4,400 12/02/24
- james-o•••• £4,300 12/02/24
- Charlie•••• £4,200 12/02/24
- james-o•••• £4,100 12/02/24
- Charlie•••• £4,000 12/02/24
- Charlie•••• £4,000 12/02/24
- Charlie•••• £3,900 12/02/24
- james-o•••• £3,800 12/02/24
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