Mercedes Benz W116 280 SE (1978)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz W116 280 SE from 1978 in the color gray metallic and an interior made of blue fabric.

Highlights

• Restored, many invoices from recent years are available
• Complete checkbook
• Appraisal from 04/2023 with a grade of 2
• According to the appraisal, approx. €15,000 was invested in the Mercedes (verifiable, invoices are available)
• Equipment among others: Central locking, electric windows, air conditioning, radio
• Interior very well maintained
• New tires and brakes
• Originally the car of the ambassador of Honduras in Frankfurt am Main, still retaining the embassy's batons and flags

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1978
• First registration: 1978, Germany
• Location: 65589 Hadamar, Germany
• 4 vehicle owners
• TÜV valid until 04/25
• H license plate
• Accident-free
• Approved
• German registration
• Ready to drive

Model history

The Mercedes-Benz W 116, launched in September 1972, marked the beginning of the iconic S-Class. Under the direction of designer Friedrich Geiger, it offered innovations such as ABS and a collision-protected 96-liter fuel tank. The W 116 had a wide range of engines, from the 2.8-liter six-cylinder to the powerful 6.9-liter V8. Production ended in September 1980 to make way for the W 126.

The facts

Exterior and interior

• Exterior color: metallic grey
• Interior material: Blue fabric
• Repainted: Yes, on the door

Engine and transmission

• 2.8-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 177 hp
• Automatic transmission
• Last engine service in 2024

Mileage

• 181,649 km (read off)
• The read mileage is not traceable

Documentation

• Vehicle documents, complete checkbook, TÜV reports, invoices, expert opinion (04/2023; grade 2-)

Tires, brakes, body & underbody

• Tires: as good as new
• Brakes: as good as new
• Underbody: No rust spots visible
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition

Known defects

• Seal on the trunk has a crack
• Chrome strips partly with impurities/(flying) rust on the edges
• Doors have some paint damage on the edges and corners
• Paint damage to the bottom left rear door, rust, diameter approx. 5-10 mm
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the condition of the vehicle

Summary of the car

The Mercedes-Benz W116 280 SE from 1978 presents itself in a stylish gray metallic paint finish with a neat blue fabric interior and a 2.8-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 177 hp. This restored vehicle offers a beautiful specification, including central locking, electric windows, air conditioning and radio, and was originally the car of the Honduran ambassador in Frankfurt am Main. Since the expert's report of 04/2023 with a grade of 2, a further €15,000 has been invested in the Mercedes.