This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT wagon is finished in in Manila Beige (651) over a Palomino MB-Tex (134) interior and powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Features include a painted mechanical sliding sunroof, automatic climate control, an original Becker Grand Prix head unit, power windows, locks, antenna, and functioning SLS. The car reportedly has resided in California since new up until the selling dealer's recent acquisition in February 2022. This S123 shows 126k miles and is offered in Ohio with factory literature, two keys, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Ohio title.
The car is finished in Manila Beige (651) and features chrome-accented domestic-spec bumpers and trim, glass headlamps, a painted mechanical sliding sunroof, and an electrically adjustable radio antenna. The trim, bumpers, and door handles are reportedly original to the car along with brightwork shown in the photos. The car is reportedly rust free and detailed photos of the exterior are viewable in the gallery.
The cabin features seats upholstered in Palomino MB-Tex (134) with matching door panels, carpets, head liner, and lower dashboard. Matching floormats are installed for the front and rear footwells and pictured in the gallery. The steering wheel and upper dashboard are trimmed in Black along with the shift knob and center console trim. Zebrano wood trim accents the dashboard and center console and shows nicely with no major cracks, delamination or other imperfections. The original dash is free of any visible cracks and does not wear a dash cap. Equipment includes automatic climate control with R134 converted air conditioning, power windows, and an original Becker head unit.
Instrumentation includes a 125-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, and an analog clock. Additional auxiliary gauges include coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level which all function properly. The six-digit odometer shows just over 126k miles.
The 3.0-liter OM617 turbo-diesel inline-five features a single Garrett turbocharger and Bosch fuel injection from the factory. Power was factory rated at 123 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque and is sent to the rear wheels via a 722.3 four-speed automatic transmission. Underbody photos are viewable in the gallery.
This S123 shows 126k miles and is offered with factory literature, two keys, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Ohio title.
An interior/exterior tour with driving footage is viewable below.
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$19,750 bid placed by @JSLG
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@Liviu - @Jslg - trap oxidizer is under the turbo!$16,500 bid placed by @Gavin55
Asked by someone earlier, but I didn't see where you answered... Does this car have the trap oxidizer under the turbo? Thanks@photowagon - you are welcome! Have a blessed day!$16,250 bid placed by @JSLG
@Modeh Thank you!twoklicks - cincinnati airportClosest airport to take delivery?photowagon - we accept cash, check or credit card. Credit card is subject to 3.5% chargeTwoklicks new hood insulation pad is on site, it will be installed today!what forms of payment do you accept$16,000 bid placed by @aquarory
$15,750 bid placed by @JSLG
You mentioned a new hood insulation pad but it is not visable in the photo of the engine compartment.$15,500 bid placed by @aquarory
Gsinil - Brackets sticking out of sunroof are for wind deflector, yes they can be removed! Picture 26 is a light little dent picture 49 was a posted note, I just removed it. The car is very clean, absolutely no leaksA few more since it's getting close to showdown: 1. What are the brackets sticking out from the sunroof? To attach some kind of wind deflector? Can they easily be removed? 2. Is this a dent in the LF fender (pic 26)? 3. What is the yellow sticker in picture 49? 4. Based on the undercarriage pictures there are no leaks, can you confirm?gsinil - done by a shopJtwoods4 - A shop worked on it@Rebel32L I am with you on the chrome fender trim. Removing them on my 300SDL was the first thing I did to the car after I bought it. As goomicoo said, they are usually screwed on, at least mine were. After I removed the arches, I sealed the holes with POR-15 and never had any issues with corrosion. With the way the holes were placed they are not visible.Trap oxidizer still on the car?$15,250 bid placed by @JSLG
@Rebel32L The chrome fender arches are screwed onto the car. !985 models have a couple of one year only features. Some good, some not. 1) transmission is the smoothest shifting W123 2) highest ratio rear end for better highway cruising 3) An oxygen trap exhaust system that was so awful MB has a lifetime recall. The trap gets clogged and robs power. Your only choice is to remove the trap and replace it with a straight pipe or swap out the entire turbo and exhaust manifolds to the earlier versions. 4) The air filter element was $50 if you could find them but now they are NLA!Are the chrome accent strips over the wheel wells easliy removable and if so would it leave exposed screw/clip holes or exposed paint discoloring? I really like to own one of these generation cars its just those silver trims pieces always holds me back from buying/bidding because I dont know how they’re attached and can be easily removed. Otherwise this is a beatiful wagon and looks to be in exceptionally good condition. GLWSThanks for the response to my previous question. Did you do the rear main seal yourself or was it done by a shop? If the latter, I assume you have records for it? Thanks$15,000 bid placed by @aquarory
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Any additional charges or fees beside the auction fee?$5,500 bid placed by @Twoklicks
You actually removed the engine and changed the rear main seal? Wow.Thank you all for your interest! Best of luck to you all!liviu tires, glow plugs, rear main sealer, oil change, glow plug relay, shifter linkage bushings, engine hood insulation pad, front bumper moulding are all the maintenance that has been done while in our careGSinIL Ac Works , windows work, central locking works and cruise control worksAny recent maintenance records? Servicing the rear SLS?$3,250 bid placed by @ihorMB
Gorgeous car! Is everything working, especially the usual suspects like A/C, cruise control, central locking and window regulators? Thanks GS$3,000 bid placed by @resdmd79
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