1999 Mercedes-Benz

C280 C 280 Sedan

6 Cylinder 2.8 Liter

Automatic

WDBHA29G0XA769001

Gasoline

Power Windows

Presenting this one owner, 1999 MERCEDES C280 With only 33,239 ORIGINAL MILES And NO RESERVE PRICE! Featuring: · Mature, One Owner Car · Complete, Meticulous, Dealer Service History · Major 30K Mi. Service Completed at 30,369 Miles · Always Garaged · Clean History Report (Click "History Report" Tab) · Chromed, 16" MB SLK 5-Spoke Wheels · Goodyear Eagle 205/55R16 Radials, Front · Goodyear Eagle 225/50R16 Radials, Rear · Bose Audio System with AM/FM 6-Disk Compact Disc Changer · 2-Way Power Moonroof · 10-Way Power Driver and Passenger Seat · ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) · Automatic Climate Control · 2.8L V6 SOHC 18V FI Engine · 5-Speed, Automatic Transmission · Silver Metallic Paint · Supple, Full Leather Interior · All Books, Manuals · Original "SmartKey" & Spare Included · Brand New Battery · 25 MPG · Superior Condition · Much More! Standard Features Include: · Front Bucket Seats · Fog Lights · Power Heated Mirrors · Lighted Entry System · Rear Window Defroster · Driver and Passenger Front Airbags · Keyless Entry System with "Smartkey" · Anti-Theft Alarm System · Cruise Control · Remote Trunk Release · Leather Steering Wheel Trim · Leather Shift Knob Trim · Intermittent Windshield Wipers · Power Door Locks · Auto-Dim Rear View Mirror · Garage Door Opener · Limited Slip Differential · 4-Wheel ABS · Tinted Glass · Tachometer · Front Side Airbags · Auto-Dim Exterior Mirrors Look at the detailed photos of this car and you’ll feel as though you were viewing a brand new Mercedes Benz C280 on the showroom floor. Go ahead…scroll down and see for yourself… With continued care, owning this fine automobile will make you feel that way every time you see and drive it. With the average car's lifespan being about a dozen years and the attrition rate often accelerated by careless, second-hand owners, it'd be a nice surprise to find an example of the species that, despite being 11 years old, still shines and sparkles like a late-model. The most likely place to unearth such a rare gem would be Southern California, with its mild climate and large number of affluent, luxury car enthusiasts. Such an amazing find is the miraculously well-preserved car presented for auction here! This C280 was purchased new at DTLA (Downtown LA Motors Benz) for over $35,000 by a mature woman living in the affluent suburbs of West Los Angeles, CA. She drove the car less than 3,000 miles per year and treated it like her one and only child. The result is a luxury sedan that was always garaged; meticulously dealer maintained and has never left the Golden State. Exterior: After over a decade on the road, most cars have become rusty, faded and damaged. In reality, a garaged, rust free, immaculate body and finish with a couple VERY MINOR door dings, chips, scuffs and scratches, (see photos) is a very rare and highly desirable trait of any decade-old automobile! In this case, what lies beyond the shiny exterior speaks volumes about the loving care this Benz has always received and underscores the car's Southern California provenance. Surveying the straight and smooth coachwork, we marvel at how well the finish was preserved over the years. For a more modern, sportier look and ride, brand new Goodyear Eagle Radials were fitted to chromed, 16" 5-spoke alloys from a 1998 Mercedes SLK. Road handling is greatly improved and wheel detail is amazing. Speaking of detail, let us stress how straight the body is, how sparkling the chrome, how glossy the paint: if you wouldn't know differently, you'd think to be looking at a 11-month old, not a 11-year old car. This one is that clean! We'll inspect the interior next, shall we? Always garaged and never smoked in, the supple, leather seats are still soft, the carpet appears untouched and the wood trim is pristine. The luxurious cabin has extensive room and styling similar to the larger E-Class. With comfortable seating for 5, the seats are firm and supportive with plenty of head and leg room fore and aft. The full leather package covers the entire seats and door panel inserts. Integrated cup holders are a first for this benchmark, luxury brand. Safety features include stability control, emergency brake assist, Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR), side airbags and a sensor that deactivates the passenger airbag if weight in the passenger seat is less than 26 pounds—a safety feature designed to protect small children. The automatic climate control system is unique to the C280 and the A/C blows ICE COLD. Set it and forget it. All instruments and switches work flawlessly and the Bose AM/FM audio system with 6-disk CD changer guarantees pleasurable audio, even when traveling at speeds well above the double nickel. People who suffer from Hay fever will find relief from the dust and pollen filters. Owners living in the snow-belt will warm up to the MB's ability to re-circulate residual heated air for up to 30 minutes after the car is parked. Optional 10-way power seats are included for both driver and passenger. Another nice factory option is the electric 2-way, power moon roof. The power windows have and auto-up and auto-down feature built into the switches. Also included is an integrated, three-channel garage door opener, outside temperature gauge, auto-dimming mirror… ..cruise control and heated, power, side-view mirrors. The "Smart-Key" anti-theft ignition system uses a radio unit for remote locking, while the ignition key is a miniature infrared unit which exchanges a code with the key slot. The code changes every time the car is used, making it more difficult to steal the car. For added theft resistance, the engine is disabled, and an alarm sounds if thieves try to tow the car. In short, everything looks, smells, feels and operates as if the car was delivered yesterday, not 11 years ago. The spacious trunk contains all the important bits: Spare wheel/tire, jack & lug wrench (never used) brand new battery and 6-disk CD changer. The front trunk panel folds forward into the rear cabin to greatly improve storage space. A picture says more than a thousand words: this all original trunk is clean! Engine & Mechanical: The car's engine compartment is all original, factory-correct, down to the decals and markings. The V-6 engine always runs cool with no oil leaks and properly maintained, can be driven well over 250,000 without needing major work. All the major services were performed at the Mercedes dealer. The oil was just changed at Mercedes Benz of Anaheim. While at the dealership, a complete inspection was performed and no problems were found and no repairs were recommended! In short, no wear item has EVER been left unattended; As a result, this C280 is mechanically as strong as it is cosmetically. Yes, any Mercedes can be a very tough and reliable automobile with a bit of preventative maintenance! The C280 Drivability Features: The C280’s bullet proof, 194 HP, V-6 engine with 5-speed automatic transmission has the most power of all the C-Class models and still gets over 25MPG. Automotive enthusiasts rave about the controlled handling and blissful ride of the C280, two qualities that the BMW 3 couldn't say in the same sentence. The rear-wheel drive setup combines a double-wishbone front suspension and a five-member multi-link rear suspension. The double-wishbone setup is superior to a strut-type design and the multi-link rear suspension means that the car tends to be more stable in corners, under hard braking and during hard acceleration. Brake Assist goes one step beyond the standard anti-lock braking system and detects panic braking by how quickly the brake pedal is pushed and applies full braking force. ASR (Acceleration Slip Regulation) combines wheel speed and yaw sensors with a computer program that detects impending slides or spins if one or both drive wheels loose traction. The driver-adaptive, 5-speed automatic transmission has a computer that modifies shifting to match how and where the car is being driven at any given moment. By sensing throttle position and speed, the computer can determine that the car is going downhill and will hold the car in gear, rather than up-shifting, to provide engine braking. Press the pedal quickly and the computer will assume the driver wants to downshift for quicker acceleration. The system reduces hunting between gears by discerning uphill grades. It also uses data from the cruise control system and engine temperature to control shifting. This C280’s Driving Experience: With a brand new battery, the powerful, V6 engine starts every time, idles, revs and pulls effortlessly without unusual noises or hesitation and accelerates strong and smooth leaving no smoke in your rear-view mirror. Power steering is precise and the 5-speed, automatic transmission shifts seamlessly. The disc brakes anchor the car securely, in a straight line, and without any hint of fading. Throwing this C280 through the curves aided by newer, Goodyear Eagle Radials on 16" alloys; handling and braking are superb with no rattles, shakes, shimmies or pulls. All in all, this Baby Benz is a thoroughly convincing performer and a joy to drive! With only 33,239 meticulously maintained miles, this car is perfectly reliable and ready to be driven anywhere, even across the Country, if that's where you live. Pound for pound, the V6 Mercedes C-Class is among the finest, most reliable luxury sedans ever made. In the end, what makes these cars so desirable is the strong character. This results from a combination of heritage, styling and engineering. No other cars at affordable prices generate the same passion as the Mercedes C280 and few PRACTICAL cars top it at ANY price. Finally, with an original MSRP of over $35,000, the 1994-2000 series C-Class has reached the bottom-end of the depreciation curve…A perfect time to buy. Being one of the last of this series, this low-mile C280 is an outstanding investment that will easily serve as a reliable daily driver. To make things even better, reasonably priced spare parts and service are readily available. To state it succinctly: This C280 will deliver on its promise! There's but one stumbling block on the way to Mercedes Heaven: One owner, low mile, garaged, dealer serviced examples are getting very hard to find. All the more reason to watch this one closely; Presently, we have a clear, California Title and a CA smog Certificate will be provided to complete Title transfer here in CA. Local sales tax and DMV transfer fees apply to residents in CA. All questions must be answered and all inspections must be completed PRIOR TO BIDDING. Proof of insurance will be required for a test drive. Because this is an 11-year-old car, it is being sold in AS-IS CONDITION and comes with absolutely NO WARRANTIES EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. Federal regulations now dictate that vehicles 10 years and older are exempt from miles certifications however we can guarantee that the 033.239 mile reading displayed on the odometer is accurate. We are proud to have 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK. Bid with confidence, knowing everything represented in this auction is accurate. BIDDERS WITH ZERO OR NEGETIVE FEEDBACK MUST EMAIL US FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO BIDDING OR THEIR BID WILL BE CANCELED. This Mercedes’ present condition and buying terms have been described as accurately as possible. If you have ANY questions or want to bring a mechanic to inspect, please email us PRIOR TO BIDDING. You will receive a prompt response. This is certainly one of the finest Mercedes in the nation and is offered here with No Reserve. What a great opportunity to purchase a prime, surviving example of one of the World's most acclaimed luxury sedans, the immortal C280 which is sure to remain an outstanding investment for the winning bidder and a joy to drive for many years to come. Thank you, good luck and HAPPY BIDDING!