Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
• 176 photos
• Video including engine running
• Paint thickness measurement (values between 266 and 1209 micrometers)
• The last service was performed in October 2025
• Mileage of 147,866 kilometers, partially verifiable

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1983
• Engine: 6-cylinder inline engine with 185 hp
• Transmission: Automatic
• Exterior color: White
• Interior: Blue with fabric upholstery and leather accents
• TÜV valid until August 2027, H-license plate
• Features:
• Air conditioning (Behr)
• Power windows (front)
• Automatic transmission (center-mounted 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 car is painted white.
• Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 266 and 1209 micrometers (Image 188).
• The paint and body are in good condition with slight signs of wear.
• The paint shows age-related cracks and stress cracks.
• No other damage or defects are known.
• There is no known rust.

Interior

• The car features a blue interior with fabric upholstery and leather accents.
• The interior is in good condition with slight signs of wear.
• There are no known damages inside the vehicle.

Mechanics

• The vehicle is roadworthy. There are no known technical defects.
• Extensive mechanical overhauls were performed in 2024, including the transmission and air conditioning
• In 2025, the warm-up regulator and the control pressure were overhauled
• Work was performed by classic car specialists (including Vollmer, Mundt, and Kühler Diek)
• The automatic transmission shifts flawlessly
• The last maintenance was performed in October 2025

History

Ownership History

• Number of owners: Information to follow shortly.
• First registered in Spain (Madrid)
• Used in Barcelona until 2015
• Current owner: Information coming soon.

Service history

• History documented since 1990, including mileage
• No service booklet available

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 featuring fabric upholstery and leather accents. The vehicle was originally delivered in Spain (Madrid) and used in Barcelona until 2015. The mileage of 147,866 kilometers is partially verifiable, with a documented history available starting in 1990.

Of particular note is the extensive technical overhaul carried out in recent years. In 2024, nearly all mechanical components, including the transmission and air conditioning system, were overhauled. This was followed in 2025 by an overhaul of the idle speed control and the steering pressure system. All work was performed by specialized classic car shops and is documented by invoices.

The equipment includes, among other things, air conditioning, power windows in the front, ABS, central locking, and other comfort and safety features typical of the era. Visually, the vehicle is in good condition with age-related signs of wear. The paint has cracks in places, likely caused by intense sunlight during its use in Spain. Paint thickness measurements yielded values between 266 and 1,209 micrometers.

With an H-license plate, TÜV valid until August 2027, and extensive technical refurbishment, this CE 280 offers a solid foundation for enthusiasts of classic Mercedes-Benz coupes.

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