This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon was acquired by the current owner in 2021 and currently shows 196k miles from new. Finished in Manila Beige (681) over Black MB-Tex (131), power is provided by a 3.0-liter inline-five turbodiesel engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Factory features include a manual sliding sunroof, power windows, automatic climate control, central locking, cruise control and a Becker Europa radio. A stamped service booklet is included with the car along with documented service history from current ownership. Recent maintenance included new rear axles, new air cleaner mounts and an engine oil change. This 1982 300TDT is now offered for sale with the original manufacturer’s literature, a clean Carfax report and a clean New York title.
The exterior is finished in Manila Beige (681) with chrome body trim, chrome bumpers and chrome roof rails. Exterior equipment includes a manual sliding steel sunroof, front and rear fog lamps, heat insulating glass and a heated rear window. The seller reports that the rear quarter panels have been previously repainted below the beltline to remediate scratches and that the automatic antenna is inoperable. A small ding is visible above the passenger-side tail light with no signs of rust present on the body and no accidents or damage reports on the Carfax. A set of European-spec headlamps are included with the car.
The factory 14” Bundt alloy wheels are fitted with a set of General Altimax tires which measure 195/70 and show 2018 date codes. No signs of corrosion or damage are visible on the wheels. Maintenance performed in September 2023 included the replacement of both rear axles.
The cabin is upholstered in Black MB-Tex (131) with matching black carpets and rubber floor mats while Zebrano wood trim lines the center console and dashboard. The seller notes that the dashboard shows no signs of cracking. Interior appointments consist of automatic climate control, cruise control, central locking, power windows and a Becker Europa head unit. The cruise control is said to be currently inoperable.
A four-spoke steering wheel fronts analog instrumentation consisting of an 80-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, a clock and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer currently shows 196k miles from new with 15k miles added by the current owner.
This S123 is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-five turbodiesel engine which is factory rated for 123 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Maintenance in September 2023 included an engine oil and oil filter change along with new air cleaner mounts. Service documents from current ownership totaling over $8k of work are viewable in the photo gallery below.
The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates starting in 1999 with registration reported in California, Maryland and New York. This 1982 300TD Wagon is now offered for sale by a friend of the owner on their behalf with the original manufacturer’s literature, a stamped service booklet, a clean Carfax report and a clean New York title in the current owner’s name.
Videos showing a cold start, walk around and driving demonstration have been provided by the seller below.
The W/S123 Wagons have achieved a cult status that seems to truly transcend marques. Their incredibly stout build quality and legendary longevity are masked behind a friendly face that wins approving nods from nearly all perceptive passers-by. While many may chalk this adoration up to nostalgia - sourced of the mind’s eye from those of us who grew up riding in the back of these trusty tri-stars – the 300TDT wagon is more than just a party trick. These loveable long-haulers boast bank vault build quality, timeless styling and everyday economical usability with the OM617; provided you’re not in too much of a hurry, of course. These long roof examples have more than quadrupled their value in the last decade and this example, finished in a classic Manila Beige, offers the perfect opportunity to acquire one of the most iconic cars produced by Mercedes-Benz.
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$22,100 bid placed by @danework
$21,256 bid placed by @HC_4
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@HC_4 No worries. Sure thing.@mbdiesels sorry I was on my cell and miss typed body. thanks for your reply.@HC_4 No oil leaks on the ground when left parked. The Car spent almost its entire life in Ca. It doesn’t have any rust.which you can verify by viewing the underneath photos in the gallery with the car on the lift. Please clarify “boad” in your comment, thinking it’s a typo.any oil leaks or spots left on the ground after leaving it sitting overnight? I think you mentioned the boad specifically, but is there any significant rust on the frame or under the car?$15,550 bid placed by @HC_4
@acd76 Yes, $8k from March 2020 until now. The Michelin Harmony tires had old date codes so the current owner did replace them with new tires. For some reason they gave him an older set of new tires. They were not used at the time.@ Seller: Thank you. So, the advert above is incorrect--current owner did not purchase in 2021, but rather in March 2020 from you (who is representing the seller), who purchased it in January 2020. Two other points of clarification please: (1) "Service documents from current ownership totaling over $8k of work are viewable in the photo gallery below." This is $8K spent between his acquisition in March 2020 to current, correct? And (2), the BaT listing shows it had a matching set of Michelin Harmony tires. Now, it wears "a set of General Altimax tires which measure 195/70 and show 2018 date codes". As the tires were replaced at some point during the seller's ownership (March 2020 - Current), did the seller install used tires on the car?@acd76 I purchased it in 2020 and sold it to the current owner two months later. Yes, the bid on bringatrailer did not meet the reserve and we made a deal afterwards. When he decided to sell, he asked me if I would represent him in the sale.@ Seller: Can you please clarify. Your remarks below start with "I acquired it"... "I brought it to Maryland in 2020"...then the next paragraph talks about "the seller"..."he deemed it was time". Are you one in the same? Also at the top of this advert, it states "was acquired by the current owner in 2021". So...did you purchase in 2020 or 2021? Also, referring to March, 2020, when this was for auction on BaT (https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300td-turbo-19/), that owner states they "recently acquired by the seller from its second reported owner". Are you that same person?Hello and welcome to the auction of this classic and rare color combination wagon. I acquired it from the second owner who purchased it in 1999. It spent its entire life in Ca. until I brought it to Maryland in 2020. I bought it with the intentions of enjoying it for a short while and then passing it on to its next steward. It then spent the next 3 years well taken care of, driven only on nice days and garaged. Since then the owner has purchased a W116 diesel, began working overseas on and off, and expecting a new baby, all while garaging two vehicles in Manhattan. So he deemed it was time to pass this steed on. If you have any questions or would like to see it/drive it in person or have it inspected, just let me know.$5,300 bid placed by @OMdriver