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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