1980 Mercedes W123 280E

My daily driver, in good overall condition with defects to the paint/body. Reverse is temperamental on an incline, but it is a 722 gearbox s

Selling my lovely Mercedes W123 280E, in arguably the best and rarest colour combination. I am only selling as I am doing far more miles than before.

ULEZ Compliant.
MOT & Tax Exempt.

It currently sits on around 133k and has been my daily driver since November 2025 (I’ve done approximately 6,500 miles) - it’s been nothing but a joy. If you’ve not driven a W123, they are sublime in comfort. They’re quite literally an armchair car and the straight six 2.8 is the best you can buy. It starts first time, every time and has never let me down.

A lot of mechanical work has been carried out in the last 2 years to the tune of £5,000+! The only thing I haven’t done is the tappet adjustment, but this is an easy job for any classic garage or enthusiast.

Mechanically it is excellent and I will detail what has been done below:

In the last 3,000 miles it’s had new: X6 Bosch Injectors & Seals, Bosch Spark Plugs, Bosch Fuel Pump, Main Tank Line, Febi Front Wheel Bearings.

In the last 2,000 miles: New rear O/ S Caliper, Brembo rear discs & pads.

In the last 1,000 miles: New Bosch fuel actuator, new fuel filter, K-Jet Injection system and timing set up.

It is a 10’ car as they say, it looks lovely from distance (as it does in the photos) but it does have various blemishes and defects. Front wings need painting, as they’ve been done badly before (the bottom of one and the top of the other). It has various bits around it but is generally very straight. The bottom of the driver and passenger front doors have bubbling. The rear arches are okay, but the bottom rear of the O/ S could do with tidying. The MB Tex interior is generally very good; there is an opening in the driver’s seat where the stitching has failed - I have just put a set of beaded seat covers that look period.

It is a wind-up window car with very little extras from factory. Audison APX 6.5’’ front & rear speakers and a retro(ish) look Blaupunkt DAB/ Bluetooth stereo. It has had welding in the past, what UK W123 hasn’t, but it is generally solid. With some paintwork it’ll easily be worth £9,995+. Very rare in this colour combination...

It does struggle a bit in reverse on an incline, it requires revving. It is an early 722 gearbox, so there is an adjustment bolt but I can't access it without a ramp - please google this as it is a common issue with these boxes. I am just being honest to any prospective buyer. It is absolutely fine in normal driving situations.

Please don't expect a perfect car and although it is priced accordingly, I am open to sensible offers.

Viewing welcome and advised. I can do a video/call walkaround if that is something you require.