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Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5 W108 (1972)

Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5 W108 (1972), with V8 engine, restored, with air conditioning

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Overview

Manufacturer
Model
280 SE 4.5 W108
Year
1972
Transmission
Automatic
Horsepower
194
Milage
72.805 mi
Country Version
US
Location
15831 Blankenfelde-Mahlow
Color
Metallic Brown
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Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5 W108 (1972)

Vehicle description

Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
    • 169 photos
    • Paint thickness measurement
    • Video including engine running
  • Mileage of approx. 72,805 mi
  • The vehicle has been restored

Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 1972
  • First registration: USA
  • Engine: 4.5-liter V8 with 194 PS (143 kW)
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Exterior color: Brown Metallic
  • Interior: All-leather, black
  • Features:
    • Air conditioning
    • Power steering
    • Power windows
    • Central locking
    • Radio/Tuner

Condition

Exterior

  • The exterior color of the Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5 W108 is Brown Metallic
  • Paint thickness measurements yielded values ranging from 261 µm to 816 µm
  • The vehicle has already been completely repainted
  • The body is in very well-maintained condition with only slight age-related signs of wear
  • There are no known defects in the body

Interior

  • The Mercedes-Benz W108 is equipped with black full leather
  • The interior is in good condition with a light patina
  • There are no known damages or defects in the interior

Mechanics

  • Ready to drive immediately, but not yet registered in Germany
  • The 4.5-liter V8 engine runs smoothly and cleanly
  • The automatic transmission operates flawlessly
  • There are no known mechanical defects

History

Ownership History

  • March 2026 to present: current owner (Germany)
  • 08/2024 to 03/2026: Previous owner (Latvia)
  • 1972 to 08/2024: Unknown (USA)
  • Number of owners: unknown

Service History

  • No service history available

Documents

  • Vehicle registration documents from Latvia; no German documents yet

Summary

For sale is a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5 (W108) in brown metallic with black full leather interior. The vehicle was originally delivered to the U.S. and embodies the classic luxury of Mercedes’ top-of-the-line models from the early 1970s. The odometer reading is approximately 72,900 mi. The 4.5-liter V8 engine runs smoothly and cleanly; the automatic transmission works flawlessly. Features include air conditioning and power windows, among others.

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