A 1975 Mercedes-Benz W116 280 SE is for sale in light blue metallic with blue partial leather interior.

Highlights:

• Certificate dated 08/2025 with a grade of 2+
• Verifiable mileage (69,000 km according to the odometer)
• Very good original condition according to information provided
• H license plate
• Last service in July 2024 at Mercedes Beineke in Holzminden
• Investments of approximately €5,000
• Trailer hitch – according to the owner, used by the first owner to occasionally tow a small boat

General information about the vehicle

• Year of manufacture: 1975
• First registration: Germany, 09/1975
• Location: 79102 Freiburg, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 3 (according to the owner, in his possession since 2024)
• 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 partial leather upholstery
• Repainting: Partially repainted according to owner

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 (as read)
• Mileage verifiable: Yes
• Service history: available, but not complete

Documentation:

• Vehicle documents
• TÜV and service reports
• Service history (not complete)
• Valuation report (08/2025, grade 2+)

Tires, brakes, bodywork & underbody:

• Tires: Information to follow shortly
• Brakes: Information to follow shortly
• Bodywork: very good condition
• Underbody: good condition
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insight into the condition of the vehicle

Known defects:

• According to the owner, the heating occasionally sticks
• Otherwise, no other known defects
• Please view the photo gallery and videos for further insights 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. According to the owner, the vehicle is in a rare good original condition, with only 68,772 km on the odometer and a traceable history. 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 – it was used by the first owner for occasional boat transport. Except for an occasionally sticking heater, the vehicle is currently in perfect working order and ready to drive. An all-around authentic luxury classic with collector's potential and everyday qualities.

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