Mercedes Benz 280 CE (1974)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 143 photos
• Current appraisal report from February 2024 with a condition rating of 2- available
• Replacement value according to the appraisal: €30,000
• Market value according to the appraisal: €26,000
• Mileage of 110,000 kilometers, verifiable
• Originally delivered in Germany
• The last service was performed in April 2026

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1974
• First registration: June 1974
• Engine: 2.8-liter inline-six engine with 185 PS (136 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Silver metallic
• Interior: Blue leather
• TÜV valid through April 2028, H license plate
• Features:
  • Information coming soon

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted in silver metallic.
• The vehicle has been partially repainted.
• The paint and body are in good condition with slight signs of wear.
• There is no known accident damage or major damage.
• There is no known rust.

Interior

• The car has a blue leather interior.
• The interior is in good, well-maintained condition with slight signs of wear.
• There is minor damage to the seats and in the footwell (Photos 120 and 97).

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and ready to drive immediately.
• The original 2.8-liter inline six-cylinder engine runs flawlessly.
• No replacement engine has been installed.
• The automatic transmission shifts smoothly.
• There are no known defects in the suspension or braking system.
• The spark plugs should be replaced (they are already included).
• The last service was performed in April 2026.

History

Ownership History

• First delivery: Germany
• Initial registration: June 1974
• Owners: 4 in total
• The vehicle has never been in an accident
• According to the information provided, the vehicle comes from a collection

Service history

• February 2024: Appraisal report issued with a condition rating of 2-
• 2026: General inspection performed
• April 2026: Last service performed
• The vehicle has a service record book with some gaps
• According to the information provided, a total of approximately €2,000 was invested.

Documents

• Appraisal report from February 2024 (Images 133–136)
• Service record with gaps
• Proof of general inspections (Images 130–131)
• Proof of service from April 2026 (Image 132)
• Vehicle registration documents (Images 9–10)

Summary

For sale is a 1974 Mercedes-Benz 280 CE in silver metallic with a blue leather interior. This elegant coupe is equipped with a 2.8-liter inline six-cylinder engine producing 185 PS (136 kW), paired with an automatic transmission. The verifiable mileage is 110,000 kilometers. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany, has had a total of 4 owners, and is accident-free. The paint and body are in good condition with slight signs of wear; the vehicle has been partially repainted. The interior is also in good, well-maintained condition. Particularly noteworthy are the low mileage, its provenance from a collection, the sunroof, and the included documentation, which consists of the service history and a valuation report. The appraisal from February 2024 lists a condition rating of 2-, a market value of €26,000, and a replacement value of €30,000. In April 2026, the last service, a full inspection, and the new general inspection were performed. As a known maintenance item, the spark plugs should be replaced; these are already available. With TÜV certification valid through April 2028, an “H” license plate, initial delivery in Germany, and the classic combination of silver metallic paint and blue leather, this Mercedes-Benz 280 CE offers an attractive opportunity to acquire a well-maintained W 114 series coupe.