1982 Mercedes-Benz W123

This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Turbo is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and is finished in Midnight Blue over tan MB-Tex upholstery. Equipment includes a sunroof, 14″ Bundt alloy wheels, a JVC AM/FM cassette stereo, cruise control, and automatic climate control. The car was listed on BaT in September 2019 and exterior and interior refurbishments are said to have been completed before it was acquired by the selling dealer in 2023. Service in preparation for the sale is said to have included recharging the air conditioning system, replacing the battery, and performing an oil change. This W123 300TD Turbo is now offered in New York with manufacturer’s literature, partial service records, a tool kit, a Carfax report, and a clean Virginia title. The car is finished in Midnight Blue and is equipped with a sunroof, fog lights, a driver-side mirror, roof rails, and a power antenna. A November 1987 entry in the Carfax report lists an accident reported with another vehicle that resulted in damage to the rear of the car. The tailgate is said to have been repainted, and portions of the exterior are said to have been refurbished since 2019. Imperfections are visible on the roof, a piece of the right grille insert is missing, bubbles are visible below the right-rear hatch badge, and corrosion is noted on the bottom of the rocker panels. Silver-finished 14″ Bundt alloy wheels are mounted with 195/70 Michelin Defender tires that show 2013 and 2018 production codes. The car was factory equipped with a hydropneumatic self-leveling rear suspension. Stopping power is provided by disc brakes at each corner. The front bucket seats and rear bench are upholstered in tan MB-Tex that is said to have been re-dyed. Wood veneer trim accents the dashboard and center console, and additional interior features include power windows, a JVC AM/FM cassette stereo, sisal floor mats, cruise control, automatic climate control, and a folding rear-facing third-row bench seat. The selling dealer states that the air conditioning system was evacuated and recharged in preparation for the sale. Cup holder mounting points are visible on the front door panel upholstery, four holes are shown on the right side of the center console, the upholstery on the center armrest is split, and a section of the rear cargo area carpeting is worn. The four-spoke steering wheel frames an 85-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and gauges for coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 115k miles, a handful of which were added under current ownership. A mileage inconsistency is listed in a June 2023 Carfax report entry, though the report indicates this may be the result of a clerical error. The 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five was factory rated at 119 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque. The battery was replaced in June 2023, and an oil change was performed in preparation for the sale. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Corrosion is visible on the underside, additional photos of which are provided in the gallery below. Manufacturer’s literature, partial service records, and a tool roll are included in the sale. Decoding the data tag reveals the following information: 904 – Midnight Blue paint 252 – Becker Mexico cassette stereo 411 – Mechanical sunroof 440 – Cruise control 467 – Central locking 491 – U.S. version 531 – Automatic antenna 588 – Automatic climate control & electric windows 802 – Change of model year 844 – Folding rear-facing third-row bench The Carfax report shows the aforementioned accident damage and mileage inconsistency along with history in Pennsylvania and Virginia from an initial entry in 1987. There is a gap in entries between 1987 and 1996. Filed under: w123