Winning bid
£6,000

1995 Mercedes-Benz C280 Elegance

Highlights

  • Very original, and beautiful condition throughout
  • Full leather interior
  • Low mileage with full service history
  • Practical starter classic

The Appeal

In 1993, the C-Class (W202) took over from the highly successful 190E as the smallest model in the Mercedes-Benz passenger car range. Even though it was the ‘entry-level’ model, the W202 maintained all the engineering refinements and build quality that made the Three-pointed Star renowned around the World. With a 2.8-litre six-cylinder engine, it provided comfort and refinement in an over-engineered yet understated aimed at discerning buyers.  

The History and Paperwork

  • Well maintained throughout its life
  • Original throughout
  • Present owner has undertaken a recent comprehensive service
  • Original leather wallet and manuals and radio-cassette retained

The Interior

  • Full sand leather interior in beautiful condition
  • Solid door panels with straight leather sections and carpeted bottoms 
  • Wood trim has excellent gloss and rich colour
  • Very clean sunroof mechanicals
  • Recent (Alpine) Bluetooth hifi (with original radio/cassette retained)
  • All carpets, hides and headlining very clean

The Exterior 

  • Metallic light gold paint work in beautiful condition
  • Good condition eight-spoke alloys
  • Narrow panel gaps and even shut lines
  • Plastic and metal trim parts are very straight and clean 
  • No corrosion or discoloration in lower wheel arches around the trim 

The Mechanics 

  • Reliable and reasonably economical 2.8-litre, straight-six engine
  • Clean tidy engine bay with no signs of leaks
  • Hoses, leads and wiring are all very healthy
  • Very solid and dry boot/hood storage compartment
  • Original tool kit
  • Underside of car and suspension parts are in excellent condition 

Summary

The Mercedes W202 is such a practical, reliable workhorse that we are used to seeing very high milers. It’s really quite refreshing to see one with a much lower mileage – and that its corroborated by the equally excellent service history.  
Upon close inspection, looking into nooks and cranes, at the door seals or smaller engine components, it becomes obvious that people have really looked after this car. The Mercedes looks like it’s been garaged all its life. 
It’s worth paying a premium for an example like this, knowing that it still has so many more miles left in it.
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Auction Details

  • Year1995
  • MakeMercedes
  • ModelC280
  • ColourLight Gold
  • Odometer54,935 Miles
  • Engine size2799cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownWorksop
  • CountyYorkshire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

22 Bids

sales@c••••
Bid
£6,000
27/03/23
968.aff••••
Bid
£5,300
23/03/23
Freddie••••
Bid
£5,100
23/03/23
lowman1••••
Bid
£4,100
23/03/23
miniaff••••
Bid
£4,000
23/03/23
lowman1••••
Bid
£3,700
23/03/23
miniaff••••
Bid
£3,500
23/03/23
sales@c••••
Bid
£3,300
23/03/23
lowman1••••
Bid
£3,200
23/03/23
miniaff••••
Bid
£3,000
23/03/23

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