Mercedes Benz 280 CE W114 Strichacht Coupé (1974)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 143 photos
• Current appraisal report from February 2024 with a condition rating of 2- available
• A recent service was performed in April 2026

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1974
• Country of First Registration: Germany
• Engine: 2.8-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 185 PS (136 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Silver metallic
• Interior: Blue fabric
• TÜV valid through April 2028, H license plate
• Features:
  • 4x power windows
  • Becker Grand Prix radio

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is silver metallic
• The vehicle has been partially repainted
• The paint and body are in good condition with slight signs of wear
• There are no known defects in the body
• There is no known rust.

Interior

• The car has a blue fabric interior.
• The interior is in good, well-maintained condition with slight signs of wear
• There is minor damage to the seats and to one carpet (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
• 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 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

Documents

• Valuation report from February 2024 (Images 133–136)
• Proof of general inspection (Figures 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 (W114 Coupé) in silver metallic with a blue cloth interior. This elegant coupé is equipped with a 2.8-liter inline six-cylinder engine producing 185 PS (136 kW), paired with an automatic transmission. The odometer reading is 110,000 kilometers. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany and has had a total of four owners. 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 its provenance from a collection, the sunroof, and the included documentation, which consists of a service history booklet and a vehicle appraisal report. The appraisal report from February 2024 assigns a condition rating of 2-. The last service and the most recent general inspection were performed in April 2026. As a known maintenance item, the spark plugs should be replaced; they are already included. With TÜV certification valid through April 2028, an “H” license plate, German first registration, and the classic combination of silver metallic exterior and blue interior, this Mercedes-Benz 280 CE offers an attractive opportunity to acquire a well-maintained W 114 series coupe.