HIGHLIGHTS

Well presented example
Excellent history
Pillarless coupé

THE APPEAL

Built to last and extremely well-engineered is one way to describe the Mercedes C 123. The elegant lines give it a glamorous look, enhanced even more when the windows are down to reveal the pillarless coupé. The C123 is around 85mm shorter and 40mm lower in height than the saloon version, giving it a more sporty look with a lower roof line and lower rake angles of the front and rear screens.

This splendid 1984 Mercedes 230 CE is in excellent condition, having had a full exterior refresh around 14 years ago. It comes fitted with the reliable and well-engineered 2.3 litre straight-six engine, which appears to have been well maintained over the years. There were some photographs taken during the restoration which show that the car had new wings. Since the restoration was completed, the Mercedes has been used on average for less than 1,000 miles each year with regular MOT tests.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

V5 is present
Four previous keepers
Registered on the 8th March 1984
Repainted around 2009/2010
Well-documented history for work carried out and parts purchased
Photographs show some of the restoration process
The current MOT is valid until 4th October 2023

THE INTERIOR

Fitted with blue fabric (052)
The front seats are in good condition, apart from a small amount of wear to the driver’s bolster. The passenger seat is in good order
The rear seat is in excellent condition
Both door panels are free from damage
The blue dashboard is free from any splits or cracks
The instruments are reported to be working correctly, and the odometer is reading 144,906 miles
Walnut trim along the dashboard and onto the centre console is in very good condition
The switchgear has a small amount of age-related wear but is said to be working correctly
The headlining has a small amount of sagging over the driver’s side, and there is some light staining
Electric sunroof operates correctly
A more modern Blaupunkt Toronto head unit has been installed
Blue carpets are original and in very good condition
There are a set of fitted mats, which are also in good condition
Inside the boot, the carpet is clean. There is a small split in the plastic trim
The boot floor appears to be free from corrosion
Spare alloy wheel, jack and tool roll are present

THE EXTERIOR

Finished in Astral Silver
The paintwork is in very good condition
There was some paintwork carried out in 2019 to the offside lower rear quarter panel
The car was fully repainted in 2009/2010
New wings were fitted at the time of the respray
The panel gaps align very well
There is a small blister on the passenger side rear arch
Headlights and indicators have a bright finish and are free from any cracks
The grille is in excellent condition, with a bright finish to the surround
The classic Mercedes ribbed rear lights are also free from any damage
Chrome bumpers have a bright finish with no tarnishing
The original 15-hole alloy wheels are fitted and in very good condition with just a few minor age-related marks.
The tyres are different makes to the front and rear, but they do have a good amount of tread remaining

THE MECHANICS

2.3 litre four-cylinder engine
Four-speed automatic transmission
The engine starts up straight away without hesitation
There are no issues reported by the vendor with the running of the Mercedes
The gear change is smooth going up and down the gearbox
No knocks or bangs are said to be coming from the car
Inside the engine bay is excellent
The underside is very well presented
The brakes bring this classic Mercedes to a stop in a straight line

SUMMARY

A pillarless coupé which is not only incredibly stylish but also well-made, comfortable, reliable, gives good performance, economical and very desirable. The Mercedes 230 CE is perfect for those wanting something that extra bit special from a classic Mercedes-Benz.

It’s ready to be driven away and enjoyed, used daily, or just at the weekend to a classic car gathering. Either way, it's a classic Mercedes that will bring many smiles to you and others that see it.

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