Mercedes Benz W108 280 SE 4.5 (1972)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 260 photos
• Video including engine run and test drive
• A Classic Data brief appraisal from 2015 is available, overall condition 3+ with a market value at that time of €15,800
• The last service was performed in 2026

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1972
• Engine: 4.5-liter V8 engine with 198 hp (146 kW)
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: Blue
• Interior: Beige faux leather
• TÜV valid until January 2027, H-license plate
• Features:
• Power steering
• Air conditioning (function not tested)
• Steering wheel shifters
• 4x power windows
• Radio (function untested)
• Fog lights
• Thermal insulation glass with green tint

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is blue
• The vehicle has been completely repainted in the past
• The underbody has been welded
• The body is in good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• There are no known damages or defects on the body
• The tire tread is fine, but the tires are a bit older

Interior

• The car has a beige faux leather interior
• The interior is in well-maintained condition with some patina
• There are no known damages inside the car

Mechanics

• The Mercedes is road-ready
• The 4.5-liter V8 engine with 198 hp runs flawlessly
• The automatic transmission also shifts flawlessly
• There are no known technical defects. The air conditioning has not been tested
• The last service was performed in 2026

History

Ownership history

• First delivered in the USA
• Number of owners unknown

Service history

• The last service was performed in 2026
• Approximately €5,000 has been invested in the vehicle over the past few years
• No service record book available

Documents

• Classic-Data brief appraisal from 2015
• German vehicle documents

Summary

For sale is a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5 (W108) in blue paint with a beige leather interior. The vehicle was originally delivered in the U.S., is currently registered in Germany, and has an H-license plate as well as a TÜV inspection valid until January 2027. The Mercedes is powered by a 4.5-liter V8 engine with 198 hp, paired with an automatic transmission. Features include power steering, air conditioning, steering wheel-mounted shifters, four power windows, a radio, fog lights, and heat-insulating glass with a green tint. The vehicle has already been completely repainted, and the underbody has been welded. A Classic Data brief appraisal from 2015 is available. It indicates an overall condition of 3+ and a market value at that time of €15,800. Overall, this Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 4.5 offers an interesting opportunity for enthusiasts of classic Mercedes-Benz sedans with V8 engines and attractive color combinations.