1970 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 3.5

Year
1970
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
280SE
Starting Odometer
0

Background Documents

Receipts

Maintenance

Date Title Overview Image
Owner-provided replacement parts list

This document, although undated, provides a list of parts and associated numbers replaced by the previous owner. 

Oil change and brake flush

This service involved a standard oil/filter change and a brake fluid flush. 

Ignition/fuel service

This service involved topping off the oil, replacement of the distributor cap, rotor, and spark plugs, and treatment of the exhaust manifold with a hi-temp coating. 

Engine oil and filter change

Standard oil and filter change. 

Fuel hoses and fuel filter replacement

Replacement of rubber fuel hoses to and from new fuel filter 

Electrical and lighting repairs

Rear license plate bulbs repaired/replaced, glove box light replaced, battery ground strap replaced 

Major annual servicing

This represented a major service encompassing the following: 

  • Engine oil service (M116/117)
    • Oil & filter change
    • Rotella 15W-40 oil
    • Service reminder set (3,500 miles)
  • Manual transmission service
Tire replacement, alignment, and new battery

Four tires mounted and balanced along with a four-wheel alignment being performed. The owner provided a new battery for replacement at the same time.

Rear coil spring conversion

Rear compensator replaced with coil spring conversion kit.