Highlights

Handsome and practical estate in great colour and spec
Desirable factory spec including alloys and rear-facing seat
Regularly serviced and maintained throughout its life
Recent check-over and general tune-up by specialist
Front discs and pads and front calliper have just been replaced
Huge history file of ongoing maintenance

The Appeal

Mercedes-Benz didn’t want to build an estate car. There was huge resistance from the chaps at Stuttgart to offering a body style perceived as being downmarket.

Let's be glad they changed their minds. When it arrived, the S123 ‘T’ wagon version of the W123 saloon definitely wasn’t downmarket. It kick-started the trend for posh estates that continues to this day. The durability and practicality of these cars, plus a healthy dose of handsome styling, make survivors like this one popular with enthusiasts.

Thanks to its high factory specification, it is a particularly appealing example. Finished in Diamond Blue metallic with a matching fabric interior—with Zebrano wood highlights—it features a big steel sunroof, seven-seat practicality, and a set of smart ‘Mexican Hat’ alloys.

The condition is well preserved for a 38-year-old car, and a vast history file—just take a look at the photos—points to a long list of caring keepers.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 15th April 1986
Built by the factory in November 1985
11 registered keepers
Current keeper since August 2020
Previous keeper used the car extensively and without fault for various road trips
Car was off the road between 2008 and 2013 for bodywork and mechanical fettling
Jacking points welded in 2017
Factory handbooks in complete and well-kept order
Stamped service book showing regular servicing to 158,498 miles
Maintained to 2020 by specialist Yattendon Garage, including gearbox checks
Huge history file as shown in photographs
V5C in current keeper’s name
MOT valid until 6th November 2025 with 160,852 miles showing on test and advisories to note
Invoice dated October 2024 for checks, tune up and replacement brake discs, pads and calliper

The Condition

Handsome and well-specified car in Diamond Blue metallic (052)
Some previous remedial work to paintwork which presents well for a 38 year old car
Paintwork has some light marks to note such as stone chips as shown
Bodywork appears solid and is presentable with localised points to note in photos
These include some bubbling to base of front arches
Underside presents well in photos but buyers may wish to note advisories on last MOT
Engine area presents well with inner arches and strut tops appearing to be solid
Sits on factory optional ‘Mexican Hat’ alloys in good order with matching spare
Dunlop tyres fitted which appear to be in good condition with plenty of tread
Exterior fittings such as lights, glasswork and chrome trim all present well
There is a chip on the windscreen as shown in photos
There are some minor marks to note outside such as dent to driver’s door mirror
There also appear to be some very minor damage to the nearside rear light
Front and rear bumpers present well with only light scuffs to note
Well-appointed and preserved blue fabric interior with seven seats including folding rear-facing seat
Interior appears to be original with light ageing to be expected during 38 years
This includes some fading to the carpets such as in the boot area, but not unsightly
Cabin fittings such as switchgear and optional Zebrano wood veneers all well kept
Now fitted with a modern classic-style Bluetooth/DAB stereo
Optional factory features include four electric windows and manual sliding steel sunroof
There are some light but not unsightly marks on the grey headlining
Apparently unused first aid kit and warning triangle in boot storage area

The Mechanics

2,299cc M102 4cyl 130bhp fuel injected engine
4spd automatic gearbox
Well-maintained car with huge history file
Recent new front discs and pads
Nearside front brake calliper also recently replaced along with the master cylinder
Check over and tune up in October 2024 as shown in photos
Kickdown not currently initiating and there is a slight blow from the exhaust
No reported running or driving issues
There are advisories to note on last MOT

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