1984 Mercedes 230E W123

Highlights

Very low mileage 230E
Great service history with recent service
£650 recently spent on Blaupunkt sound system
Long MOT to October 2024 with no advisories
Classic daily driver or weekend indulgence

The Appeal

Any car that is at home transporting airport arrivals and senior management anywhere on any road surface in every country of the world deserves respect. That car is the W123.

Available in a huge range of flavours from humble diesel to autobahn-storming six-cylinder petrol, Mercedes-Benz’ three-box saloon is now a sought-after classic. Those engineering qualities that made it so versatile when new, make it perfect as a classic daily driver or weekend show star.

This smart Champagne metallic 230E would suit either role. A well-specified car - it has a sunroof and a Zebrano wood interior - with extensive service records, it is also remarkably unused for a W123. The odometer shows less than 55,000 miles from new. A recent service and long MOT mean that this is a very reluctant sale by the vendor who is emigrating, but surely an enthusiastic purchase for any buyer.

History and Paperwork

Built in January 1984 according to VIN records
Private plate show is not included
Comprehensive service history with a recent service completed at a local garage
All paperwork and recent service are up to date
The car is road tax and MOT exempt
The owner is selling due to a move to Colombia, South America
Recent service by local garage
MOT to 30th October 2024 with no advisories and 52,916 showing in test
Said to deliver a regular 32mpg in mixed driving

Notable recent maintenance:

31/10/23 - brake hoses, tuning and brake fluid replaced
24/10/23 - service and inspection
08/02/22 - fuel pump replaced
15/05/21 - front brake pads, front and rear calipers, service and battery

The Condition

Factory correct Champagne metallic (473U) over Palomino fabric (054)
Exterior and interior condition reflects low mileage
Solid bodywork with only lights corrosion and marks to note in photographs
Underside in good order with no advisories on recent MOT
Vendor tells us that the car has never been welded
Rear boot lid would likely benefit from a polish
Small amount of surface rust on the arch
Factory standard steel wheels with chrome hub caps with body colour fillet
Interior is in very good condition and features steel sunroof and Zebrano wood veneer
Switchgear well presented being complete and fully functional
Original hardwearing factory seats with slightly tear to base of driver's seat
Upgraded speakers and Bluetooth hands-free Blaupunkt costing £650
Vendor has recently covered the seats in lambswool
Factory tool roll included

The Mechanics

2,299cc M102 4cyl fuel injected engine
Later factory-correct 4G-TRONIC automatic gearbox
Fuel efficienct with 32mpg typical average
Vendor reports that the car runs well and goes through all gears smoothly
Extensive maintenance and service history
Recent service by local garage with few miles since
Long MOT to October 2024 with no advisories and few miles covered since test
Recent independent health check

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