Name: 1978 MERCEDES-BENZ 280CE COUPE (VIN: 12305312005686)
Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ
SKU: 12305312005686
Price: 5790 USD
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What are the technical characteristics of this MERCEDES-BENZ 280CE COUPE ?

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This MERCEDES-BENZ 280CE COUPE from 1978 is equipped with  N/A engine and a N/A gearbox. According to original data from the manufacturer, the vehicle has a body type  ,  cylinders and a working volume of  liters, developing a power of  hp.

Question 2

What is the registered damage (main and additional) to this vehicle?

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The vehicle has recorded major damage in the area of " Normal Wear "  .  Major damage describes the most affected area of the car, while minor damage describes secondary cosmetic or structural defects. It is important to take a close look at the photos, as insurance auctions classify damage approximately and there may be hidden damage.

Question 3

What does Run & Drive status and the presence of keys mean, and what are the risks?

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This vehicle is rated with a technical running status of " On and running " and is recorded as with keys available . The "Run & Drive" status means that when the vehicle entered the auction, it was started, shifted into gear and moved under its own power for a short distance. This reduces the risk of severe transmission damage, but does not guarantee the engine's technical condition during prolonged driving. Having keys makes logistics easier, but there is a risk that they will be lost during transportation, for which we always recommend insurance.

Question 4

What does the bidding status mean for this car?

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The bidding status is “ Pre-Approval ”. This metric defines the rules of the auction sale. In “Pure Sale”, the car is sold to the highest bidder at the time of auction closing, with no reserve price. In “On Approval”, the seller (usually an insurance company) reserves the right to approve or reject the final price after the bidding closes. In “Minimum Bid”, the car is sold only if the bids exceed the seller’s predetermined minimum reserve price.

Question 5

What is the estimated market value (Retail Value), the "Buy It Now" price, and the last bid for this car?

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The estimated market value (Retail Value) of a similar car MERCEDES-BENZ 280CE COUPE 1978 in working condition is approximately  .   The estimated value is calculated by the insurer for the US/Canada market and helps you estimate the savings when importing the car after repair to Bulgaria.

Question 6

When does the auction end for this MERCEDES-BENZ 280CE COUPE ?

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Bidding for this car MERCEDES-BENZ 280CE COUPE is scheduled for 19 ноември 2026 г. 18:00 ч. . We recommend that you contact the CHECK.VIN team as early as possible before the specified time so that we can prepare and activate your participation in the auction.

Question 7

Is it possible to check the history of the car with VIN 12305312005686 ?

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Yes, it is highly recommended to order a CARFAX vehicle history report. Through it, you can check the actual mileage, number of previous owners, insurance events, accidents, and service history.

Question 8

What is the average auction price in the archive for MERCEDES-BENZ 280CE COU and how does it help with bidding?

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According to historical data in our auction archive for MERCEDES-BENZ 280CE COU , the average winning bid (High Bid) in Copart and IAAI insurance auctions is around $5,790  . This benchmark serves as a guideline when determining the maximum bidding ceiling before taxes, transportation, duty, VAT and repair costs are charged.

Question 9

How can I compare the damage of this MERCEDES-BENZ 280CE COU with the historical data in the archive?

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In our archive database with over 19 million completed auctions, 7 % of registered cars MERCEDES-BENZ 280CE COU have registered damage type " Normal Wear ". Comparison with archival photos and pre-repair files helps you identify typical hidden deformations in the body and chassis and avoid overbought cars.

Question 10

What percentage of the MERCEDES-BENZ 280CE COU cars in the archive are in motion (Run & Drive)?

Accepted Answer

In the insurance archive of CHECK.VIN approximately 65 % of the lots for MERCEDES-BENZ 280CE COU are entered with the status "Run & Drive". The presence of a running engine, original keys and a document of ownership (Clean Title or Salvage Certificate) are among the main factors determining the final auction price and the complexity of the restoration.

Question 11

How does the interactive damage and impact zone map work?

Accepted Answer

The interactive damage map automatically matches officially recorded insurance damage to anatomical areas of the vehicle body. Each numbered point indicates an impact zone and displays a diagnostic list of components at risk of hidden deformations (cooling system, structural frame rails, suspension geometry, airbags). It serves as an accurate reference when inspecting auction archive photos before bidding.

Question 12

What are the potential hidden damages for "Normal Wear" on this MERCEDES-BENZ 280CE COU?

Accepted Answer

With registered "Normal Wear" damage, critical inspection areas include structural frame rails, cooling system components, suspension geometry, ADAS sensors, and airbag/SRS modules. We recommend carefully reviewing auction archive photos for panel gap alignment and verifying the complete vehicle history with CARFAX.

MERCEDES-BENZ 280CE COUPE 1978 (VIN: 12305312005686)

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Auction No.77030536

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FRONT BUMPER & GRILLE

LEFT SIDE & DRIVER'S DOOR

RIGHT SIDE & PASSENGER DOORS

REAR BUMPER & CORNERS

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