Highlights

Judiciously maintained, with any issues always rectified during annual service
Accompanied by a substantial history file
MOT until 25th June 2025
Offered in superb overall condition for a W123 estate of this vintage

The Appeal

The pinnacle of Mercedes-Benz build quality? This is it. The W123 is often cited as one of the most durable and reliable cars ever made. Its simple, boxy aesthetics are a masterclass in elegant design, while the mechanicals are so legendarily sturdy, that W123s are known to surpass a million miles.

Such is their usefulness, the W123 is a victim of its own success. You’ll struggle to find one that hasn’t been to the moon and back and bashed around in the process. That makes this refreshingly basic 1984 200 T estate very appealing. The odometer shows just 87,294 miles - which is likely accurate when you see what superb overall condition this car is in. There’s very little in the way of wear, no obvious corrosion in any of the usual trouble spots and it’s said to drive beautifully thanks to regular servicing.

For Mercedes-Benz collectors, this is 200 T is surely worthy of your consideration.

The History and Paperwork

UK market RHD example
Just four previous registered keepers
87,294 miles indicated and believed to be accurate
MOT until 25th June 2025
Acquired by the vendor in 2018 and driven regularly while they worked as an interior designer
Now the vendor has retired, the car is used very sparingly, prompting sale
Garaged throughout present ownership
V5C present
Collection of old MOT certificates
Numerous invoices for parts and servicing
Several hand-written service records
Original manual and book pack

The Condition

Burgundy paint over cream cloth and Zebrano woodwork
Exceedingly original inside and out
Straight bodywork with well-fitting doors, bonnet and tailgate
The paint and trim present very well for their age with minimal imperfections as the photographs show
OEM steel wheels with colour-matched hubcaps retained
The underside appears in good shape with no obvious cause for concern in the photographs
Remarkably little in the way of wear to the seat upholstery and controls - supporting the low indicated mileage
We understand the instruments and switchgear to be in good working order
We note one of the dashboard trims is coming away at the edge ever so slightly
The carpets, door cards and headlining appear in impeccable order
Slight marks to the right-hand side of the boot carpet but this is only superficial
Period Decker Europa radio cassette - a desirable accessory

The Mechanics

2.0-litre (1,997cc) four-cylinder NA petrol engine
Five-speed manual gearbox
Only MOT advisories are for slightly cracking tyres which otherwise show good levels of tread
All looks very original under the bonnet with some scope to improve its appearance
Recent work besides the annual service includes an exhaust system overhaul, several gaskets replaced, brake pads, changed along with callipers, propshaft joints and bearings
The vendor comments that the Mercedes drives very well and “breezes” down the motorway
We’re informed that the engine has always started without fail and the W123 has lived up to its reputation for reliability

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