Mercedes Benz TE 280 W123 (1982)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 185 photos
• Video including engine running
• Mileage of 188,595 kilometers

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1982
• Engine: 2.8-liter inline-six with 185 PS (136 kW)
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Champagne Metallic
• Interior: Black faux leather and gray fabric
• TÜV valid through March 2028, H license plate
• Features:
• Sunroof
• Alloy wheels (“Baroque wheels”)
• Includes two roof boxes (see photos)

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is Champagne Metallic
• It is unknown whether any repainting has been done
• The body is in very good condition, as the vehicle was stored in a garage for 15 years
• The paint is in good condition with a slight patina
• There are no known damages or defects on the exterior
• There is no known rust
• The tires should be replaced

Interior

• The car has an interior in black faux leather and gray fabric.
• The interior is in good condition with some patina
• The door panels are partially warped

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and ready to drive immediately
• The central locking system is currently not working reliably.
• The 2.8-liter inline-six has been serviced and runs flawlessly
• The manual transmission shifts smoothly
• A fully overhauled flow divider and warm-up control valve has been installed.
• Many other repairs, including the replacement of hoses and electronic components, have been performed.
• The last maintenance was performed in 2024

History

Ownership History

• 2021 to present: 5th owner
• First delivery: Germany
• Owners: 5 in total
• The vehicle was used as a prop in a TV series and was stored in a warehouse for approximately 15 years
• The previous owner subsequently overhauled the Mercedes and restored it to running condition

Service History

• Completely overhauled flow divider installed
• Idle speed control valve replaced
• Engine serviced
• Axle boot replaced
• Various other repairs, including replacement of hoses and electronics
• A total of approximately €10,000 has been invested over the past few years

Documents

• Vehicle documents

Summary

For sale is a 1982 Mercedes-Benz 280 TE (S123) in Champagne Gold with an interior of black faux leather and gray fabric. The station wagon is equipped with a 2.8-liter inline-six engine producing 185 PS (136 kW), paired with a manual transmission. The odometer reading is 188,595 kilometers. The vehicle was originally delivered in Germany, has had a total of 5 owners, and has been accident-free under its current ownership. It is particularly worth noting that the Mercedes was used as a prop in a TV series and, thanks to having spent 15 years in storage, has a body in very good condition. The previous owner restored the vehicle to running condition; subsequently, among other things, a fully overhauled fuel distributor was installed, the idle speed control was replaced, the engine was serviced, and the axle boot was replaced. With TÜV certification valid through March 2028, an “H” license plate, and approximately €10,000 in investments, this Mercedes-Benz 280 TE is an interesting opportunity to acquire a classic W 123 station wagon with a unique history.