Mercedes Benz W116 280 SE (1978)
Mercedes-Benz W116 280 SE Partially restored Original paintwork Approved TÜV Extensive documentation 14,000 € Invested (1978)
Overview
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Highlights and general information
For sale is a Mercedes-Benz W116 280 SE from 1978 in the color pastel gray with a gray leather interior.
Highlights:
- 3rd hand, checkbook available (not complete) and well-maintained overall condition
- Interior with gray leather upholstery and wooden fittings
- Extensive documentation since original order form
- Investments amounting to approx. 14,000 €. Firstly, complete paint job in original color, carried out in 2019 by a specialist company in Portugal In 2023 overhaul of the technology (radiator, cylinder heads, water pump etc.) carried out by Oldtimer Service Harald Vollmer.
General information about the vehicle
- Year of construction: 1978
- First registration: Germany, 1978
- Location: 25336 Elmshorn, Germany
- Number of owners: 3 (2 owners within one family)
- Partially restored
- Repaired accident damage. This is rear axle damage which was repaired by a specialist workshop in 1986 (see invoice in the documents)
- H license plate
- Approved
- TÜV until 06/25
- Immediately ready to drive
Facts and figures
Exterior & interior:
- Exterior color: Pastel gray
- Interior with gray leather upholstery and brown wooden fittings
- Complete repainting in original color (year 2019)
Engine and transmission:
- 2.7-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 185 hp
- Automatic transmission
- Last engine service in June 2023
Mileage:
- 115,000 km (read off)
- The mileage can be traced
Documentation:
- (German) vehicle documents, (not complete) checkbook, extensive documentation from original order to partial restoration through invoices, valuation report (2020; grade 3+)
Tires, brakes, body & underbody:
- Tires: 50-70 %
- Brakes: 70-90 %
- Bodywork: good condition
- Underbody: good condition - light rust film, cavity sealed
- Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle
Known defects
- Signs of use in accordance with age
- Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle
Summary of the vehicle
Experience timeless elegance with the Mercedes-Benz W116 280 SE from 1978. This lovingly maintained vehicle offers a leather interior, a powerful 2.7-liter inline six-cylinder engine, new paint in original color and a mileage of 115,000 km. After taking over from the previous owner, the vehicle was extensively repaired and partially restored by the seller. A vehicle full of history and character, ready for new adventures.
Vehicle videos
Kickdown check
- Kickdown photographer was on site
- Video of the vehicle available
- Main inspection
- Milage trackable
- Current service performed
- Low milage



Comments of this past auction
Technik: Mit der Baureihe 116 wurden einige Neuheiten eingeführt. Der 96-Liter-Tank war kollisionsgeschützt über der Hinterachse angeordnet, das Vierspeichen-Sicherheitslenkrad ebenfalls eine Neuerung. Das Kofferraumvolumen betrug 579 Liter. 1978 war der W/V 116 das erste Auto weltweit, das mit einem Antiblockiersystem lieferbar war. Es wurde von einem elektronischen Analogrechner gesteuert. LG Tom