Highlights
- Very smartly presented cream 300D with manual gearbox
- Regularly used for weddings and events
- Serviced to a high standard to suit wedding use
- Highly original including hard-wearing MB-Tex interior
- Well specified including steel sunroof and electric windows
- Historic Vehicle Certification renewed in September 2025
- Recent service, new exhaust and work to fuel system
- Never used as a taxi despite taxi-style configuration
The Appeal
The W123 is one of the best-engineered saloons ever built, and here’s the proof. This car is a highly preserved 1977 car with the sturdy and economical 5cyl 88bhp diesel engine. Finished in cream with a very original MB Tex black interior, it has been used for weddings and events by the current seller.
As you might expect of a car used for weddings, it is in fine condition and has been very well maintained. It comes to market with recently renewed Portugal technical inspection and a fresh service. The fuel system was serviced and the exhaust replaced at the same time.
Whether you choose to exploit this remarkable survivor’s obvious commercial potential or enjoy it as an economical, stylish daily driver, it looks a proper treat for the enthusiast.
History & Paperwork
- First registered in 1977
- First registered in Portugal in 1982
- Print out the technical inspection history as shown
- Copies of recent technical inspections
- Copy of recent servicing invoice as detailed below
- Historic Vehicle registration
- VIN number 1231301003111
- Used by the current keeper for weddings and events
- We are told it has been very well maintained
- Technical inspection renewed September 2025
- We are told it has always been garaged
Serviced 18th July 2025 totalling €770, which included:
- Complete service inspection
- Cleaning and maintenance of the fuel tank
- Replacement of the fuel filter
- New bonnet insulation/soundproofing
- New exhaust system (central and rear silencers)
Vehicle History (Taxi Configuration Clarification):
The vendor says:
Although the vehicle has a taxi-style configuration, available records confirm that it was never licensed or used as a taxi.
- It never obtained a taxi operating license
- Ownership records show no commercial use
- The COC does not indicate any commercial or taxi service assignment
- The COC mentions a previous registration, but if the vehicle had been used as a taxi, this would also be reflected in the COC documentation
“All evidence strongly indicates that the vehicle was always for private individual use only.”
"Mileage Provenance (200,000 km): In Portugal, the official digital registry for technical inspections (IPO) was only fully implemented around 2002. Therefore, I can document the mileage progression with official records for the last 24 years. However, the exceptional condition of the original MB-Tex interior, the mechanical state, and the "Vehicle of Historical Interest" certification all corroborate the authenticity of the total 200,000 km.
"Sunroof: The car is equipped with a sunroof, but it is currently kept closed/disengaged by choice. This was a preventive measure to ensure the cabin remains 100% leak-free and to preserve the pristine interior condition.
"Certification and Climate: I would like to emphasize that the car holds an official "Certificate of Historical Interest" and has spent its entire life in Portugal’s dry climate. This explains why the car is a very solid, rust-free example."
"Mileage Provenance (200,000 km): In Portugal, the official digital registry for technical inspections (IPO) was only fully implemented around 2002. Therefore, I can document the mileage progression with official records for the last 24 years. However, the exceptional condition of the original MB-Tex interior, the mechanical state, and the "Vehicle of Historical Interest" certification all corroborate the authenticity of the total 200,000 km.
"Sunroof: The car is equipped with a sunroof, but it is currently kept closed/disengaged by choice. This was a preventive measure to ensure the cabin remains 100% leak-free and to preserve the pristine interior condition.
"Certification and Climate: I would like to emphasize that the car holds an official "Certificate of Historical Interest" and has spent its entire life in Portugal’s dry climate. This explains why the car is a very solid, rust-free example."
The Condition
- Attractive cream paintwork with obvious commercial potential
- Very well-kept paintwork with some light marks to note in photos
- These include scuff to the rear arch as shown in photos
- Bodywork is very well kept with few signs of age, as shown in photos
- Small, very minor dent on the right-hand side
- Factory standard car with steel wheels and matching body colour hub caps
- Matching Uniroyal tyres showing good remaining tread and good sidewall condition
- Original black MB-Tex interior, the vendor informs us that it is in excellent condition
- Dashboard appears free from cracks
- Steel sunroof intentionally deactivated to prevent water ingress
- Carpets in good order with protective rubber over mats
- Clean boot carpet as shown
- Features period Blaupunkt Cambridge stereo and electric windows all round
The Mechanics
- 3.0-litre OM617 five-cylinder diesel engine delivering 88bhp
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Well-maintained we are told, because it is used as a wedding car
- Recent service and associated work as shown above
- New exhaust system, including central and rear silencers
- Recent service, including fuel tank cleaning and fuel filter replacement
- New bonnet insulation/soundproofing
- Recently renewed technical inspection
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