Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5 W108 V8 (1972)

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 completely 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: Full black leather
• Features:
• Automatic climate control
• Power steering
• Power windows
• Central locking
• Sunroof
• Cornering lights
• Cruise control
• Radio/Tuner
• Daytime running lights

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 shows signs of repainting
• The body is in well-maintained condition

Interior

• The Mercedes-Benz W108 is equipped with black full leather
• The interior is in well-maintained original condition
• Age-related cracks in the driver’s and front passenger seats
• No other damage or defects in the interior are known

Mechanics

• Ready to drive immediately and registered
• The 4.5-liter V8 engine runs smoothly and quietly
• The automatic transmission works flawlessly

History

Ownership History

• 03/2026 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

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 the Mercedes-Benz luxury class from the early 1970s. The documented mileage is approximately 72,900 km. The 4.5-liter V8 engine runs smoothly and cleanly; the automatic transmission operates flawlessly. Features include, among others, automatic climate control, a sunroof, cruise control, and power windows. Prospective buyers should take into account the vehicle’s history as a U.S. import, as well as the incomplete ownership and service history, when making their purchasing decision.