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Mercedes-Benz · 1977
280 CE (W123)
Manual · RWD · Germany
230 CE300 CD
AutoIndex value · good UK car
£11,000
Half of the 14 sales The Classic Valuer recorded in the last 12 months were between £5,000 and £14,500.
Checked against recent sales on 4 November 2026. How we value cars
Estimated price by condition
Project
£6,600
Restoration candidate
Driver
£11,000
Good usable example
Concours
£16,500
Show standard
Indicative condition bands · not a valuation of a particular car
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The car
Vehicle data
Specifications
From 1977
Performance
Engine2.7L
Power177 hp
Torque228 Nm
0–60 mph10s
Top speed118 mph
Kerb weight1,390 kg
TransmissionManual
DrivetrainRWD
Production
Total builtNot published
Notable variants230 CE, 300 CD
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Mercedes-Benz 280 CE (W123): value questions answered
- How much is a Mercedes-Benz 280 CE (W123) worth?
- A good, usable UK example of the Mercedes-Benz 280 CE (W123) is worth around £11,000 on the AutoIndex index. A project car that needs restoration is nearer £6,600, and a concours-quality example around £16,500. Condition moves the price more than anything else.
- What makes one 280 CE (W123) worth more than another?
- Service history and paperwork — complete, stamped, explained
- Mileage against the norm for the model
- Originality — matching numbers, original paint and trim
- Specification — gearbox, colour, factory options
- UK-supplied versus imported
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