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Mercedes-Benz G Class
Ref 8140 SALE AGREED - Mercedes 280 GE LWB 2.8 6 cyl Petrol Automatic 4WD G Wagon RHD - UK Car
Year
1985
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Engine Size
2.8L
Colour
Silver
Number of Doors
5
Number of Seats
9
In the dealer's stock feed on 29 October 2026
Description
Mercedes 280 GE LWB 2.8 (6 cyl Petrol) Automatic 4WD G Wagon, (RHD - UK Car), Features:-, 1985 , OVER 30 yrs OLD SO PERFECT FOR EXPORT TO MANY COUNTRIES , PLEASE ENQUIRE ABOUT OUR EXPORT SERVICES , Over 40 yrs old so can be historic and ULEZ Compliant , Metallic silver, Original correct hounds tooth MB Cloth/MB cloth trim, Grey carpets, Great spec car, Very special car, direct from small Merced...
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What this car costs to run
Modelled over 7,100 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, England). Ranges, not quotes — a figure marked exact is set by law for this car; everything else is an estimate.
- Vehicle tax (VED)exactHistoric vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)
- £0
- FuelAbout 30 mpg — the middle real-world figure for the 2 similar-sized petrol engines in Autoza's economy data, not this car's own figure — at 174.1p a litre
- £1,600–£2,200
- Insurance (UK average)The UK average premium actually paid for comprehensive cover, £566 in Q2 2026 (ABI) — an average across every driver, postcode and car, not a quote for this one. Yours turns on your age, postcode and record and on the car’s insurance group. A 17–20-year-old new driver typically pays more than this average: see our guide to the cheapest cars to insure as a new driver, or the ABI figures
- £566
- ServicingFrom a minor service (£300–£500) to a major one (£600–£1,100) on a Mercedes, from Autoza's own servicing estimates by make, not survey data. Routine servicing only — excludes repairs and tyres
- £300–£1,100
- MOT testFirst registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it
- Not required
- Estimated total a yearThe rows above added up, low ends and high ends
- £2,450–£3,900
Work out the vehicle tax with our car tax calculator (it opens with this car's year, fuel and engine size filled in), or put in your own mileage and prices with the running cost calculator.
Questions about this Mercedes-Benz G Class
- Where can I view this 1985 Mercedes-Benz G Class?
- This Mercedes-Benz G Class is located in Tockwith, UK. Contact Specialist Cars directly through Autoza.co.uk to arrange a viewing appointment.
- What is the asking price for this Mercedes-Benz G Class?
- The asking price is £24,995. You can contact the seller directly on Autoza.co.uk to enquire or negotiate.
- What fuel type is this Mercedes-Benz G Class?
- This Mercedes-Benz G Class runs on petrol.
- Is this Mercedes-Benz G Class automatic or manual?
- This Mercedes-Benz G Class has an automatic gearbox.
- Is this Mercedes-Benz G Class MOT tested?
- Ask the seller for this Mercedes-Benz G Class's MOT certificate, service records and registration number. With the registration you can check its full MOT history free on GOV.UK.
- Has this Mercedes-Benz G Class been an insurance write-off?
- Autoza does not check write-off records. Ask the seller, read the description in full, and run an HPI check on the registration before you buy.
- Can I get finance for this Mercedes-Benz G Class?
- Finance options may be available through the dealer. Use the free Autoza.co.uk car finance calculator to estimate monthly repayments for this Mercedes-Benz G Class at £24,995.
- How much does this Mercedes-Benz G Class cost to run per year in the UK?
- Modelled annual running cost is roughly £2,450–£3,900. That breaks down as: road tax (VED) £0 (Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply)); insurance £566 (the UK average premium actually paid, ABI — not a quote for this car); fuel £1,600–£2,200; servicing £300–£1,100; no MOT due (First registered more than 40 years ago, so it does not need an MOT unless it has been substantially changed in the last 30 years (GOV.UK). Owners can still choose to test it). Assumes 7,100 miles per year (DfT National Travel Survey, table NTS0901a, all cars, England, 2025). These are estimates, not quotes — insurance in particular varies widely with the driver's age and postcode.
- What is the annual road tax (VED) on this Mercedes-Benz G Class?
- Annual road tax (VED): £0 per year. Basis: Historic vehicle class (40+ years) — VED exempt (owner must apply). Tax it online at gov.uk before you drive it.
- What real-world fuel economy does this Mercedes-Benz G Class achieve in the UK?
- About 30 mpg — the middle real-world figure for the 2 similar-sized petrol engines in Autoza's economy data, not this car's own figure — at 174.1p a litre. Over 7,100 miles a year that is roughly £1,600–£2,200 (UK average pump price, week commencing 26 October 2026 (DESNZ)).
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