Highlights
- Low documented mileage of under 58,000 miles
- Currently part of a private collection
- High specification factory standard car in Onyx Grey
- Stored in heated dry storage and only used for Mercedes shows
- Current MOT to July 2026
The Appeal
When the W140 was in development, Mercedes was under attack. Lexus had built ‘the Japanese Mercedes’ in the form of the LS400 and Stuttgart needed to pull it out of the bag. It did, delivering the exquisitely engineered W140.
Most W140s tend to have been used and enjoyed, resulting in mega mileages. Not so this carefully preserved S280, which has covered less than 58,000 miles with its handful of keepers. Finished in Onyx Grey metallic, it is a well-preserved example.
The vendor acquired the car a couple of years ago to add to his private collection and has used it sparingly, with dry storage in between. It has only been used for Mercedes shows. It remains factory standard and comes to market with a usefully long MOT valid to July 2026.
For many, the W140 is the last of the ‘proper’ engineering-led models. Here is a well-preserved survivor that would work equally as a daily or a show car.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1997
- Factory supplied to Thailand when new
- First UK registered 16th August 1998
- Five registered UK keepers
- Current keeper since October 2023
- Service book included
- Only used for Mercedes shows by the current keeper
- Part of a private collection since 2023
- MOT valid to 9th July 2026 with advisories to note
The Condition
- Factory standard car in Onyx Grey metallic with good paintwork for year
- Paint shows some light points to note in photos
- These include areas to top of offside rear door and rear offside arch
- Front of car features light number of stone chips
- Light bubbling to note to offside rear arch and below grille on front of car
- Underside shown in photos with points to note on MOT test
- Fitted with factory eight-hole alloys in good general condition with light marks
- Avon tyres fitted all round
- Grey leather interior with only light wear to usual high traffic areas such as driver’s bolster
- Grey carpets in good condition with black over mats as shown
- Specification includes electric front seats and burr walnut veneers
- Aftermarket Kenwood stereo fitted
The Mechanics
- M104 2,799cc straight six engine
- 4spd 4G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
- Vendor says that car runs very well
- Advisories to note on current MOT
- Factory standard unmodified car according to seller
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