Highlights
- Final-year example of the W123 platform
- Entirely original interior in a superb state of preservation
- Extensive history file
- Valid MOT until April 2024
The Appeal
The W123 is perhaps one of the most successful platforms in Mercedes-Benz’ prolific history. These were impeccable all-rounders, with distinctive grilles and styling coupling alongside distinctive period interiors and a generous dose of German engineering stuffed under the bonnet.
This example is a show-winner, that’s ready and waiting to hit the road with its next owner - stylish Thistle Green paintwork and all-original interior firmly on display.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1985
- Odometer indicates 124,373 miles
- Valid MOT until April 2024
- According to the MOT history, the car has only covered 10,000 miles in 13 years
- Car has enjoyed much success at car shows and events
- In current ownership since March 2022, during which it’s covered less than 100 miles
- Paperwork file includes:
- Selection of MOT certificates
- Tax discs
- A generous selection of invoices
- Record of the car’s show and event success
- Original owner’s manual
The Interior
- Highly original Palomino interior
- Seats are in good condition with no rips or tears
- Dashboard is clean and tidy, with a light lash of Zebrano
- No signs of major wear, cracks or losses to the lacquer or plastic
- Instruments all appear to be in good order and easy to read
- A new radio appears to have been sympathetically installed
- Distinctive ‘leather grain’ steering wheel looks to be in good order
- Door cards are free of rips and tears and present well
- Carpets are well-presented, as is the car’s headlining
- Boot appears to be clean and well-lined with no major faults
The Exterior
- Sharply presented bodywork and that distinctive grille make for an attractive coupe
- Pleasant Thistle Green paintwork with chrome trims really suit the car
- Some light wear to the paintwork - we note a small amount of loss on the bonnet
- Chrome trims present nicely with only light patina
- ‘Greenhouse’ cabin is nicely presented with all glasswork free of chips
- Lenses are clean and well-presented with no fogging or cracks
- Car is sitting atop its original colour-matched wheels, which show some light wear
- Wearing a full set of Falken tyres, which appear to be in good order
- Underneath, the car shows some surface corrosion
- However, we can’t spot anything structural or of concern which is backed by recent MOT
The Mechanics
- Powered by the 2.3L M102 E23 I4 engine
- Automatic 4-speed transmission
- Engine bay appears to be in good order with only minor wear
- Subject to extensive maintenance in December 2021, including:
- New fuel pump
- New alternator
- New drop link
- New distributor cap
- New rotor arm
- New rubbers, belts, filters and seals
- The vendor reports no issue with how the car drives, which seems supported by its MOT history
Summary
Nicely appointed, in a stylish colourway, this is a superb example of the W123 that’s sure to turn heads on the road, with that all-period interior making for a particularly stylish piece of kit.
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