Description
With us at RFH Classics we are delighted to offer this very handsome and increasingly hard to find 2008 (08) Mercedes-Benz C280 SE Automatic 4 Door Saloon finished in the wonderfully tasteful Bordeaux Red Metallic and complemented by a smart Two Tone interior trim.
This car benefits from only having one former owner with the 2nd owner having the car for the past 7 years. It is worth highlighting that this C280 is ULEZ compliant (unusual for a vehicle of this era) which makes it an ideal choice for London or any city environment, offering the perfect mix of refinement, practicality and effortless automatic driving in a sensibly sized family saloon. The car has just returned from Mercedes-Benz of Bedford where it has benefited from two significant manufacturer recall actions being fully completed. These include the replacement of both the driver and passenger airbags, and most notably, the replacement of the rear subframe under Mercedes-Benz warranty. Certain models of this generation were subject to known subframe corrosion concerns and so with this work now professionally carried out by Mercedes-Benz, the issue has been permanently addressed. This represents a major preventative repair and can provide considerable peace of mind for the next owner, with the car now benefiting from one of the most important long-term ownership concerns for this model having been resolved correctly and at manufacturer level.
Externally the car presents extremely well for its age, with the deep Bordeaux Red Metallic paintwork suiting the C-Class lines beautifully. The overall look is further enhanced by a set of fully refurbished alloy wheels, freshly finished in sparkling silver, which really lift the car and give it a crisp, cared for appearance. Inside, the cabin is equally pleasing with the two tone cloth interior remaining in excellent condition throughout. The C280 benefits from a great level of specification including Heated Front Seats, Climate Air Conditioning and the desirable Factory Satellite Navigation that neatly integrates in the dash with the retractable screen which keeps the cabin looking uncluttered and typically Mercedes in design. Further features include Electric Adjustable Driver’s Seat, Electric Windows all round, Remote Central Locking with 2 keys, Bluetooth phone prep plus Child Locks and Inertia seatbelts to all seats for added safety.
Under the bonnet, power is delivered by Mercedes’ smooth and proven 3. 0 litre V6 petrol engine (2996cc) producing around 231bhp and paired to the superb 7 speed automatic gearbox (7G-Tronic) that gives a driving experience which feels refined, quiet and effortlessly capable even by modern standards. This particular example has just been serviced prior to sale, including the fitment of new brake pads, ensuring it is ready to be enjoyed immediately.
The W204 generation C-Class, introduced as the modern successor to the earlier models, is widely regarded as one of Mercedes’ best all-round offerings from the era offering strong build quality, excellent comfort, reassuring safety engineering and a genuinely premium driving feel. In C280 V6 form, they are also far rarer than the more common four cylinder cars and provide the sort of smooth performance that makes everyday driving a pleasure. A lovely, well kept and extremely usable modern classic Mercedes, equally at home as a daily driver, family car or a comfortable long distance cruiser with the added benefit of being ULEZ compliant.
RFH Classics are proud to be Bedfordshire's largest independent classic car dealer with over 35 years of experience in supplying high quality vehicles that you can buy with confidence. With an excellent reputation backed by great reviews, you can trust RFH Classics for your next classic car purchase. While we welcome visitors to our showroom, we kindly ask that you call us first as we are sometimes off-site collecting vehicles. Included in the screen price we supply the car with the benefit of 3 months warranty.
If you're unable to visit our showroom, UK delivery is available, ask us for details. We offer export services with a quote on request. Visit our website - details above to view walk around videos for all our stock. Call us today and turn your classic dreams into reality.
#RFHClassics #ClassicCarSales #Mercedes #ULEZCompliantcars #MercedesCClass
