Mercedes Benz TE 280 W123 (1982)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 185 photos
• Video including engine running
• The last service was performed in March 2026
• Mileage of 188,595 kilometers

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1982
• Engine: 2.8-liter inline-six with 185 hp (136 kW)
• Transmission: Manual
• Exterior color: Champagne Gold
• Interior: Black leather and gray fabric
• TÜV valid until March 2028, H-license plate
• Equipment:
• Information coming soon

Condition

Exterior

• The car is painted in Champagne Gold.
• It is unknown whether any repainting has been done.
• According to the description, the body is in very good condition, as the vehicle was stored in a garage for 15 years.
• The interior is in good condition with slight signs of wear.
• There are no known damages or defects on the exterior.
• There is no known rust.

Interior

• The car has a black leather and gray fabric interior.
• The interior is in satisfactory condition with noticeable wear, minor stains, or damage.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is registered and ready to drive immediately. There are no known major mechanical issues.
• 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 rebuilt flow divider has been installed.
• The warm-up regulator has been replaced.
• The fuel injection pump has been replaced.
• The axle boot has just been replaced.
• Many other tasks, including the replacement of hoses and electronics, have been performed.
• The last maintenance was performed in March 2028.

History

Ownership History

• First delivery: Germany
• Owners: 5 in total
• The vehicle has been accident-free under its current ownership.
• The vehicle was a prop in an ARD series
• According to the owner, the vehicle was stored in a warehouse for 15 years
• The previous owner subsequently overhauled the Mercedes and restored it to running condition

Service history

• Completely overhauled flow divider installed
• Idle control valve replaced
• Fuel injection pump replaced
• Engine serviced
• Axle boot replaced
• Various other work, including replacement of hoses and electronics
• According to the information provided, a total of approximately €10,000 was invested

Documents

• Vehicle documents (Image 178)

Summary

For sale is a 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 280 TE in Champagne Gold with a black leather and gray fabric interior. The station wagon is equipped with a 2.8-liter inline-six engine producing 185 hp (136 kW) paired with a manual transmission. The odometer reading is 188,595 kilometers; further information will follow shortly for traceability. The vehicle was delivered in Germany, has had a total of 5 owners, and is accident-free under current ownership. It is particularly noteworthy that the Mercedes was used as a prop in an ARD TV series and, according to the seller, has a very good body due to having been stored indoors for 15 years. The previous owner restored the vehicle to running condition; subsequently, a fully rebuilt fuel distributor was installed, the idle speed control and fuel injection pump were replaced, the engine was serviced, and the axle boot was replaced. With TÜV valid until March 2028, an H-license plate, and investments of approximately €10,000, this Mercedes-Benz 280 TE is an interesting opportunity to acquire a classic W 123 station wagon with a unique history.