Mercedes Benz W108 280 SE (1972)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE from 1972 in the color beige with a red leather interior.

Highlights:

• With TÜV & H license plate in a well-kept original condition
• Valuation report from 2024 with grade 2 (this will be uploaded shortly)
• Partially restored, the following work was carried out privately in 2022
• Engine mounts renewed
• Transmission mounts renewed
• Side skirts renewed on both sides
• Front jack mount repaired
• Rear wheel bearings renewed on both sides
• Fuel pump renewed
• Differential housing professionally welded (cast iron)
• Differential bearing replaced
• Front seat belts replaced
• Rear seat belts installed
• Rear shock absorbers renewed
• Rear brakes renewed
• Rear brake lines renewed
• Oil filter renewed
• Air filter renewed
• Engine oil renewed
• Front stabilizers renewed
• Front axle newly lubricated
• Windshield wipers renewed
• Equipment: sunroof, power steering, ABS, radio

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1972
• First registration: Germany, 02/1972
• Location: 68199 Mannheim, Germany
• Number of vehicle owners: 6 (owned by the seller since 2018)
• Partially restored
• Accident-free in current ownership
• Licensed
• H license plate
• TÜV: Until 06/2026
• Immediately ready to drive

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE was introduced in 1967 as part of the luxury saloon range and combined timeless design by Paul Bracq with advanced technology. Equipped with an in-line six-cylinder engine and innovative safety features such as crumple zones, it set new standards in comfort and driving dynamics. The 280 SE remained a symbol of quality and elegance until 1972 and is now a coveted classic.

The facts

Exterior & interior:

• Exterior color: Beige
• Interior: Red leather with brown wooden fittings
• Repainted: No, no repainting required

Engine & Transmission:

• 2.8-liter six-cylinder engine with 160 hp (118 kW)
• Automatic transmission
• Last service: 11/2022

Mileage:

• 73,080 km (read off)
• Traceable: Partially
• Checkbook available, but not complete

Documentation:

• German vehicle documents
• TÜV and service reports
• Original vehicle registration document
• Checkbook with gaps
• Valuation report from 2024 with a grade of 2

Tires, brakes, body & underbody:

• Tires: 70-90%
• Brakes: 70-90%
• Bodywork: good condition
• Underbody: good condition - rust-free
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Known defects

• One spring of the hood is missing, so that the hood opens easily after a while
• Odometer defective
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to gain further insight into the condition of the vehicle.

Summary of the vehicle

For sale is a well-preserved Mercedes-Benz W108 280 SE from 1972 in beige with red leather interior. The vehicle is immediately ready to drive, with a valid MOT until June 2026 and an H license plate. It has been partially restored since the purchase in 2018, for which, according to the seller, around €10,000 was invested (invoices are not available as the work was carried out privately). A well-maintained classic that impresses both visually and technically and is an enrichment for every enthusiast and collector is up for auction here.