Highlights

Low mileage of 110,000 miles from new
Factory standard, unmodified and highly preserved 200T
Reported to have been in current family since 1986
Stored in a heated garage throughout its life
Regularly serviced by the owner's own mechanics

The Appeal

Mercedes resisted the idea of an estate car for years, deeming it too downmarket for its lauded image. But with Volvo leading the way, it finally jumped in with the S123 ‘Tourismus und Transport’ model and, in the process, invented the idea of the estate car as a posh status symbol.

Like any W123 variant, the ‘T’ cars are highly sought after these days. As working vehicles, they tend to have led hard lives, but this fabulous 1985 200T seems to be the exception. In the same family since 1986, it is a low-mileage car that is well-preserved. The beige paintwork and ultra-hardwearing red fabric interior look like those of a car barely a quarter its age.

The car is said to have always been stored in a heated garage and to have been well maintained. It is now usefully MOT and tax exempt, but there is a useful recent MOT test to add transparency for buyers. This practical wagon would make a great show car but could equally serve as a distinctive daily driver.

The vendor says:

“Runs and drives very nicely, it's been a pleasure owning this car and sadly for sale due to age of driver.”

Key Information

Mileage: 110,942 miles (unwarranted)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt, last MOT to February 2026 with advisories
Technical specs: 1,977cc M115 carburettor-fed four-cylinder engine, 5spd manual
Paperwork: factory handbooks and service book, handwritten letters and notes

The Detail

Reported to have been in the same family since 1986 (not verified)
DVLA records six registered keepers with current one since 2018
Very well kept beige paintwork with some light age to note to body and paint
Exterior chromework and fittings are in good order as shown
Steel wheels with matching spare and body colour chrome hub caps
Advisories for structural to note on last MOT
Unmodified and highly original red fabric interior with few indications of wear
Features sliding sunroof, load luggage net, Zebrano wood and Blaupunkt stereo
Vendor states the car is in very good order for its age and mileage
The car is said to start and run well
Maintained by seller’s own mechanics during the car’s life we are told

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