Regularly serviced with a history of receipts for work carried out
Original Mercedes hubcaps still intact
Professionally detailed
The Appeal
Legendary for its durability, the W123 is a car still seen fairly often on modern roads. It's little wonder - these were a perfectly primed machine - a true do-everything car that rapidly spread across the world - becoming particularly popular in Africa. They were the perfect taxi-cab, too, with many drivers reporting mileages of 1,000,000km during their tenures.
This example has been in the same family since it was bought brand new in 1984. The car has been well-maintained, with regular services and a history of receipts for work carried out. The original paintwork has been preserved, with only remedial work done over the years - resulting in a fabulous, eminently usable classic.
History and Paperwork
Bought brand new by the owner's father in 1984 from Arlington Mercedes in Bedford
Original delivery note shows the delivery date as 21/12/1984
Passed between family members to current ownership in 2020
3 former registered keepers - all family members
Original Service book stamped by Mercedes to 74,000 miles
Receipts for work carried out for the next 100,000 miles - right up to the present day
Currently indicates 174,985 miles
Central locking had an overhaul a few years ago
New battery a few years ago
MOT valid until June 2024
The Condition
Car is in excellent condition
Has only had remedial paintwork over the years
Paintwork in excellent condition with no/very little visible rust
Chrome work is also original and looks nice
No noticeable parking dings in the doors
Lines and panels are straight and true
All panel gaps are even and original
Has all 4 original Mercedes matching hubcaps
No issues with the underside, which is solid with no areas of concern
Never had any welding or other remedial work undertaken
Internally, the car is excellent
Drivers and passenger seats have some marks and show signs of heavy wear]
Drivers seat springs are worn
Rear seat is in excellent condition
All seat adjustments work
Sunroof is mechanical and has not been opened for many years
Condition of sunroof seals cannot be guaranteed
All windows have manual winders and work as they should
Passenger electric mirror adjustment works
All switches, dials, and mechanicals work as they should
Gas operated central locking
The Mechanics
1997cc M102 I4 powerplant
4-speed manual transmission
Engine bay in good condition
Mechanically sound
Exhaust is fine
Clutch and gearbox are smooth and work as they should
Minor oil leak picked up at MOT
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