This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbodiesel shows registration in Oregon, Nevada and Arizona with 191k miles on the odometer from new. Finished in Manganese Brown Metallic (480) over Palomino MB-Tex (154), power is provided by a 3.0-liter five-cylinder turbodiesel paired with a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Factory equipment includes a power sliding sunroof, central locking, power windows, cruise control, automatic climate control and a Becker radio. Recent maintenance items consist of an engine oil change, a new brake master cylinder and an AC service. Extensive service history is included with the car along with a stamped service booklet. This 300D is now being offered for sale by the current owner with the original manufacturer’s literature, the original tool kit, a clean Carfax report and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

The exterior of this diesel-powered sedan is finished in Manganese Brown Metallic (480) and features chrome window trim, mirror covers and wheel arches. Exterior equipment includes a power sliding sunroof, a heated rear window, a power-passenger side mirror and an automatic antenna. Minor rock chips are visible on the hood. The exterior shows no signs of rust or damage and the paint is believed to be original.

The factory 14” Bundt alloy wheels have been fitted with a set of Michelin X Radial tires measuring 205/70 on all four corners and show date codes from 2008. A full-size spare tire is fitted under the trunk floor along with the factory jack and original tool kit. Braking is handled by dual-circuit power-assisted discs on all four corners.

The cabin is trimmed in Palomino MB-Tex (154) with matching beige velour carpeting and a contrasting black upper dashboard. Zebrano wood trim can be found lining the interior and shows no signs of cracking or fading. Interior appointments include automatic climate control, cruise control, a folding center armrest, power windows, central locking and a Becker Grand Prix radio. The seller reports that the driver door power lock was recently repaired and the A/C was recently serviced.

The four-spoke steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a 120-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature and oil pressure. This six-digit mechanical odometer currently shows just under 191k miles from new.

This W123 is powered by a 3.0-liter five-cylinder 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. Recent maintenance performed by the seller includes an engine oil and oil filter change, a new brake master cylinder and a fuel leak repair. Documentation is included with the photo gallery along with extensive service records and a stamped service booklet.

According to the original bill of sale, this 300D was sold new in March 1985 in Bend, Oregon to its first owner with whom the car stayed through 2016. Registration is shown in Oregon, Nevada and Arizona with linear mileage updates shown on the Carfax report. No accidents or damage reports are present. This 1985 300D is now offered for sale by the current owner in Woodland Hills, California with the original manufacturer’s literature, a stamped service booklet, a clean Carfax report and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

A driving and presentation video from the seller is viewable below.