Mercedes Benz 280 SE W116 (1975)

A 1975 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE (W116) is for sale in light blue metallic with blue checkered fabric/imitation leather interior.

Highlights:

• Attractive color combination
• Classic Data rating of 08/2025 with a grade of 2
• Very low mileage (68,772 km, largely verifiable and plausible)
• Extremely good original condition, rarely found
• H license plate
• Last service in July 2024 at Mercedes Beineke in Holzminden
• Recent investments of approximately €5,000
• With rare trailer coupling

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1975
• First registration: Germany, 09/1975
• Location: 79102 Freiburg, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 3
• Accident-free
• Registered
• H license plate
• TÜV valid until: 10/2027
• Ready to drive

Model history

Development of the W 116 series began in 1966 with the aim of taking comfort and passive safety to a new level. The result was unveiled in Spain in 1972: a significantly wider, flatter, and more safety-oriented vehicle with striking design elements such as horizontal headlights, an upholstered interior, and, for the first time, a wind tunnel-optimized body. As the first series officially designated "S-Class," the W 116 set new standards—both technically and in terms of design—and served as a model for many subsequent Mercedes models.

Facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Light blue metallic
• Interior: blue checkered fabric and imitation leather upholstery in very good original condition, with almost no signs of wear
• Repainting: Partial

Engine and transmission:

• 2.7-liter six-cylinder engine with 185 hp (136 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Last service: July 2024 at Mercedes Beineke (Holzminden)

Mileage:

• Mileage: 68,772 km
• Mileage largely verifiable and plausible

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents
• TÜV and service reports
• Service book
• Classic Data rating (08/2025, grade 2+)

Tires, bodywork, and underbody:

• Tires: like new
• Body: very good condition with only minor age-related signs of wear
• Underbody: good condition, no rust known
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects:

• Heating occasionally sticks
• Otherwise, no known defects
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Summary:

For sale is an extremely well-maintained 1975 Mercedes-Benz W116 280 SE in light blue metallic paint with blue checkered faux leather upholstery. The vehicle is in exceptionally good original condition, with only 68,772 km on the odometer. The interior, which is almost like new, is particularly indicative of the exceptional condition of this W116. A Classic Data rating of 2+ from 2025 is available. The car has an H license plate and a valid TÜV until October 2027 and was last serviced in July 2024. A trailer coupling is included. An all-round authentic luxury classic with collector's potential and everyday qualities.