This 1978 Mercedes-Benz 300CD is finished in Brilliant Red (525) over Beige MB-Tex (175) with power provided by a naturally-aspirated 3.0 liter diesel inline-five paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The seller acquired the car in 2022 and has added approximately 15k miles of the 192k miles shown. Features include power windows, dual rear view mirrors, air conditioning, a power antenna, and an original Becker head unit. The seller reports some records are included with the car showing history from 1978 through 2020 and the current owner’s records from 2022 through 2024. Under the owner’s care a number of services have been performed including a rebuilt vacuum pump, complete brake caliper rebuild, new oil cooler lines, a new flex disc, new springs, a new alternator, a belt service, new battery, and a new temperature gauge. This C123 is offered by the seller with manufacturer’s literature, a factory jack and spare tire, a first aid kit, two keys, and a clean Texas title. 

The body received a repaint in factory-original  Brilliant Red (525) in 2012 with receipts included. The body features dual side rear view mirrors, a power antenna, power windows, and original North American headlamps and bumper. The seller notes the VIN plate on the radiator support was swapped under previous ownership but the VIN stamp on the firewall and door jamb match the original VIN plate and title. Detailed photos of the exterior and VIN tags can be seen in the gallery. 

Original 14” Ronal Bundt wheels are shown wearing Mohave tires measuring 195/70 at all four corners showing 2023 date codes. Stopping power is provided by disc brakes behind each wheel and each caliber receives a rebuild under the current owner’s care. A full-size spare is included in the trunk. 

The cabin is trimmed in Beige MB-Tex (175) across the seats and door cards. A contrasting black dashboard, center console, and steering wheel are shown. Burl wood veneer accents the cabin and shows some fading and cracking while a black dash pad adorns the dashboard. An upgraded Zebrano shift knob has been added and the cabin retains the factory Becker head unit. The driver’s seat shows some wear and cuts in the upper left bolster. All interior functions reportedly operate as intended and the original first aid kit is included in the rear parcel shelf. Thhe seller is including an extra watch of Beige MB-Tex for future repairs. 

The steering wheel frames VDO instruments consisting of a 115-mph speedometer and an analog clock along with gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel level. The odometer reads 192k original miles. 

The 3.0L OM617 diesel inline-five is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and was factory rated for 77 horsepower and 115 lb-ft of torque. Additional underbody photos are included in the gallery and the seller notes a small leak from the transmission. The seller reports some records are included with the car showing history from 1978 through 2020 and the current owner’s records from 2022 through 2024. Under the owner’s care a number of services have been performed including a rebuilt vacuum pump, complete brake caliper rebuild, new oil cooler lines, a new flex disc, new springs, a new alternator, a belt service, new battery, and a new temperature gauge.

This C123 is offered by the seller with manufacturer’s literature, a factory jack and spare tire, a first aid kit, two keys, and a clean Texas title. 

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