Mercedes Benz 280 CE C123 (1983)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 176 photos
• Video including engine running
• Paint thickness measurement
• The last service was performed in October 2025
• Mileage of 147,866 kilometers, partially verifiable
• Partially restored: Over €11,000 has been invested since 2024, including in the overhaul of the transmission and air conditioning

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1983
• First registration: Spain
• Engine: 6-cylinder inline engine with 185 hp
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: White
• Interior: Blue fabric
• Inspection valid until August 2027, H-license plate
• Features:
• Air conditioning (Behr)
• Power windows (front)
• Automatic transmission (center shift)
• Tachometer
• Central locking
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Folding front armrest
• All-around heat-insulating green glass with heated rear window
• White headlights, yellow fog lights
• Rear speakers

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color is white
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 266 and 1209 micrometers (Image 188)
• The paint and body are in good condition with minor age-related signs of wear
• The paint has some cracks due to sun exposure in Spain
• No other damage or defects are known
• There is no known rust
• The vehicle is equipped with Maxxis tires from 2024 with very good tread depth

Interior

• The car features a blue fabric interior
• The interior is in good condition with only minor signs of wear due to age
• There are no known damages or defects in the interior

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately. There are no known technical defects
• The engine idles smoothly and revs up cleanly
• The automatic transmission was overhauled in 2024 and shifts flawlessly
• The air conditioning was also overhauled in 2024
• The clock is not working. Otherwise, there are no known technical issues
• The last maintenance was performed in October 2025
• The warm-up regulator was overhauled in 2025
• Work was performed by classic car specialists (including Vollmer, Mundt, and Kühler Diek)

History

Ownership history

• Originally delivered in Spain (Madrid), used in Barcelona until 2015
• Current owner in Germany since 2024
• Number of owners unknown

Service History

• History documented since 1990, including mileage
• Last service: October 2025

Documents

• German vehicle documents
• TÜV reports since 2015 (Images 172–176)
• Invoices for investments totaling €11,741.00

Summary

For sale is a 1983 Mercedes-Benz CE 280 in white exterior paint with a blue interior. The vehicle was originally delivered in Spain (Madrid) and used in Barcelona until 2015. The mileage of 147,866 kilometers is partially traceable, with a documented history available starting in 1990. Of particular note is the extensive technical overhaul carried out in recent years. In 2024, numerous mechanical components, including the transmission and air conditioning system, were overhauled. This was followed in 2025 by an overhaul of the warm-up regulator. All work was performed by specialized classic car shops and is documented by invoices. Visually, the vehicle is in good condition with age-related signs of wear. The paint has cracks in places, which were likely caused by intense sunlight during its use in Spain. With an H-license plate, TÜV valid until August 2027, and extensive technical overhaul, this 280 CE offers an ideal opportunity for enthusiasts of classic Mercedes-Benz coupes.