1979 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
"World-beating performance"
£14,208
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1979 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
"World-beating performance"
£14,208
1979 | Mercedes-Benz 280 SE
"World-beating performance"
£14,208
Dealer
Description
Description
**Mercedes Benz 280SE W116, model year 1979, 2717cm3, 136kW / 185PS, electric steel sunroof, automatic transmission, velour interior
"World-beating performance" ... so ran the headline in specialist magazine **"Auto Motor und Sport" in issue 21/1975 for its test of the newly launched Mercedes Benz 450SEL 6.9 W116!
The conclusion was "superior performance, refined equipment and outstanding handling qualities, in their perfection, make the 6.9 a car without equal anywhere in the world".
Although our W116 is "only" a 280SE -- some of the honor bestowed at the time nevertheless also applies to it. When it appeared in 1972, it broke with many Mercedes traditions -- both technically and in terms of design. The most important technical innovation was the introduction of the semi-trailing-arm rear axle in conjunction with the double-wishbone front axle with zero steering roll radius and anti-dive braking support. Both brought a significant gain in comfort and safety -- and the grease gun became redundant.
In terms of design, the W116 emphasized the horizontal -- compared with its predecessors, it appeared visually more imposing and also more authoritative.
Our 280SE dates from late 1979 and therefore already features the comparatively economical K-Jetronic fuel injection.
In our estimation, the vehicle, painted in Icon Gold Metallic, is one of the best-preserved and best-maintained W116s on the market.
Its body is absolutely straight, with perfect panel gaps and surface transitions. The paintwork was professionally renewed years ago and is still in very good condition, without any significant signs of use.
Typical W116: The doors already give a weighty impression when opened, while their sound when closing is a solid "Whapp": Mercedes quality at its finest!
The car rides on original Fuchs aluminum wheels in Baroque design, which -- beautifully refurbished -- look like new.
The interior also deserves the rating "excellent". Wherever you look, everything appears like a well-maintained one-year-old car.
The heavy door panels, the crack-free dashboard, the velour seats and carpets, the wood trim -- all are not far removed from new condition.
And ... that is how our 280SE drives, too. Its engine -- the legendary M110 six-cylinder with 2 overhead camshafts -- delivers strong performance and accelerates the heavy sedan confidently and quietly. Combined with the automatic transmission, this results in exceptional drivetrain comfort for its time.
The suspension embodies the Mercedes-typical balance between comfortable basic springing and firm damping, which, combined with significant improvements in steering precision, straight-line stability and braking behavior, makes the W116 an extremely pleasant companion. Excursions, holidays or everyday use, the W116 is ready!
Get in, close the doors and you will feel secure, as in no other vehicle of the 1970s.
We hand over the 280SE ready to drive immediately, with a fresh roadworthiness inspection, H appraisal and a Classic Data short valuation report (vehicle valuation) for your insurance.
We will be happy to make you an attractive offer for transport to your home.
This description has been automatically translated. Original language: German.
Condition & Registration
Condition & Registration
- MOT
- MOT until
- 05/2028
- Historical license plate
- Registered
- Ready to drive
Self assessments
Engine (Seller assessment)
★★★★★
Paintwork (Seller assessment)
★★★★☆
Interior (Seller assessment)
★★★★★
Technique (Seller assessment)
★★★★★
Inspection Report
Not available
Inspection Report
Not available
Have this vehicle inspected by experts!
- Transparency over 128 inspection points
- Condition grades for each component
- Paint thickness measurement
Technical Details
Technical Details
Vehicle data
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model series
- S-Class
- Model name
- 280 SE
- Manufacturer code
- W 116
- First registration date
- Not provided
- Year of manufacture
- 1979
- Mileage (read)
- 171,500 km
- Chassis number
- Not provided
- Engine number
- Not provided
- Gearbox number
- Not provided
- Number of owners
- Not provided
Technical details
- Body style
- Saloon (4-doors)
- Power (kW/hp)
- 136/185
- Cubic capacity (cm³)
- 2746
- Cylinders
- 6
- Doors
- 4
- Steering
- Left (LHD)
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Gears
- Not provided
- Transmission
- Rear
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Individual Configuration
Individual Configuration
- Exterior color
- Gold
- Interior color
- Brown
- Interior material
- Velour
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