Highlights
- Factory standard 134bhp 2.3L car
- Low documented mileage of under 79,000 miles
- Rare South African market cream white with blue leather
- South African car with reported one keeper until arriving in UK
- Two UK keepers with current one since 2022
- Regularly serviced by Prestige Mercedes in Kent
- Over £3,500 invested in mechanicals since 2024
- Recent work to exhaust, suspension and coolant system
- Wheel bearings replaced 2025
- Water pump replaced 2025
- Will be sold with a new MOT
The Appeal
The boxy W123 saloon’s makeover into the pillarless C123 was inspired. As handsome as it is practical and, of course, with the model’s legendarily over-built unburstability, these coupes make great touring cars.
Here is an opportunity to acquire a low-mileage 2.3L model in the rare South African colour combination of cream white with blue leather. The luxury interior plus the large steel sunroof are desirable options for C123 enthusiasts. For the right buyer, it is a chance to build on the mechanical investment undertaken by the current keeper. Since 2024, the car has received over £3,500 of work covering the coolant system, water pump, wheel bearings, suspension, brake fluid changes and exhaust repairs. Most of the work has been undertaken by marque specialists Prestige Mercedes. The vendor tells us that the car has been undersealed since arriving in the UK in late 2021.
The car presents well in photos with generally tidy paintwork and interior. The vendor advises that both are very original, so some age is visible in photos, perhaps linked to a life in a warm climate. The car will be sold with a fresh MOT.
With this car’s interesting provenance and recent investment, and that new MOT, this low-mileage C123 stands out.
The vendor says:
“The engine is in excellent condition and starts first time. The engine has been regularly serviced by Prestige Mercedes in Kent.
“The car is a joy to drive and is extra special because of the pillarless coupe and sunroof. Excellent for the summer months. Colour is also very rare, being a SA import.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 126,718 km (78,738 miles) indicated (believed correct by seller, supported by service history)
- Country of origin: South Africa originally, UK registered from November 2021
- Technical inspection status: MOT exempt, sold with fresh MOT
- Technical specs: 2,299cc 134bhp fuel injected 4cyl petrol, 4spd automatic
- Paperwork: Service book, handbooks, various invoices, V5C, 2 sets of keys
- Registration: Silver on black display plates fitted
Service history (service book in photos):
- 01/21 - 116,800 km - Frisco Garage
- 05/05 - 108,111 km - unknown
- 05/98 - 93,000 km - unknown
- 05/92 - 63,112 km - unknown
- 09/89 - 48,700 km - unknown
- 07/86 - 32,000 km - unknown
- 04/82 - 14,300 km - unknown
Recent work (invoices shown in photos):
- 11/25 - £325 - Prestige Mercedes - wheel bearings
- 03/25 - £475 - Prestige Mercedes - suspension work and brake fluid change
- 02/25 - £300 - Bower Lane Tyres - pipework repairs
- 09/24 - £963 - Prestige Mercedes - water pump and other work
- 02/24 - £1,565 - Prestige Mercedes - checks, coolant system and other work
- 06/22 - £264 - Maidstone Exhaust Centre - exhaust repairs
The Detail
- The vendor states the engine is in very good condition and starts first time
- Cream paintwork in generally good order for age due to life in warm climate
- Small repaired area on the bonnet that requires further attention
- Bodywork presents well with some light age to note such as to arch edges
- Steel wheels with matching spare and well kept chrome trims
- Fitted with Firestone tyres
- Chromework in good overall condition for age with some tarnish and age to note
- Optional blue leather interior with matching dashboard and door cards
- Vendor describes interior as original but shows some wear in certain areas
- Age to note to dash top around dial shroud and to backs of rear seats
- Interior features Zebrano wood veneers, well kept switchgear
- Sought-after period Becker Europa stereo fitted
- All instruments are working and in original condition we are told
- Equipped with a sunroof
- Sold with new MOT
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