

This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT Wagon is a German-market example that was presumably imported to California in 1988 where it remained until 2014. The factory service booklet shows first stamping in 1988 in California when the car had 25k miles. The seller acquired the car in August 2019 when it relocated to Virginia. Finished in Astral Silver Metallic (735) over Anthracite Cloth (051), power is provided by a 3.0-liter five-cylinder turbocharged diesel paired with a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Factory equipment includes a sliding steel sunroof, central locking, automatic climate control, a power passenger-side mirror and a Kenwood head unit. The car features Euro lighting and bumpers, 16" BBS Mahle wheels, a KKK turbo, larger downpipes, and a lowered suspension. Now with 264k miles on the odometer, this turbo diesel-powered wagon is now offered by the seller in Roanoke, Virginia with the original manufacturer’s literature, partial service records, two keys, the factory spare tire and jack, a spare set of original bundt wheels with tires, a spare dash cap, and a clean Montana title.
The exterior comes finished in Astral Silver Metallic (735) and features original Euro-spec bumpers along with Euro-spec lights and a chrome roof rack. Additional exterior equipment includes yellow front fog lamps, a power passenger-side door mirror, heated rear window, rear window wiper and a mechanical sliding steel sunroof. The car was previously repainted some time prior to the seller's acquisition. The seller notes a spot of bubbling under the paint on the lower corner of the passenger side front fender, paint chips on the rear passenger side pillar, and thinning clear coat on the panel between the windshield wipers. The rear hatch glass was cracked in 2020 and a new OEM Pilkington rear glass was sourced and installed along with a new seal. Detailed photos of all imperfections and the entire exterior are provided in the gallery.
Authentic 16” BBS Mahle wheels feature original BBS center caps and show some rash and wear up close. The BBS wheels are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires measuring 225/50 all around with 2019 date codes. A full-size bundt spare is mounted in the rear along with the factory jack. The original bundt wheels with tires installed will also be included in the sale. The car features a lowered ride height with Bilstein shocks, aftermarket springs in the front and the self-leveling height sensor adjusted in the rear.
The cabin is upholstered in Anthracite Cloth (051) which features a Euro pattern with a matching black dash and door panels. Zebrano wood trim lines the center console and dashboard. The seller notes cracks on the dash and a soft dash pad is included along with a spare black plastic dash cover which has not been permanently installed. The seller notes wear on the driver seat back and a tear which has been temporarily patched. Interior appointments include automatic climate control, a Kenwood head unit with bluetooth, electric windows, central locking and a split-folding second row. The seller notes that the passenger side windows are inoperable and needs new regulators.
The factory four-spoke steering wheel fronts analog instrumentation including a 115mph speedometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature and oil pressure. This six-digit odometer currently shows approximately 264,560 miles. The seller notes the temperature gauge works intermittently and the ABS light is on.
This S123 is powered by a 3.0-liter inline-five turbodiesel engine which produced 123 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The car features custom downpipes which are larger than factory and a KKK K26 turbo which spools earlier than the T3 allowing for more low end power. The seller notes the hood pad is older and has pieces missing. Upon the seller's acquisition in 2019, a full service was performed including new rear sway bar links, new drive shaft, valve adjustment, thermostat, new A/C compressor, and temperature sensor. The seller states they have performed periodic oil changes with the most recent done in August 2025. The valve cover gasket and lower oil pan are noted to show oil leakage. Partial service records and underbody photos are included in the photo gallery.
The car was imported to the U.S. in or before 1988 when the first stamped entry is noted in the factory service booklet notating just over 25k miles at the time. The Carfax shows first entry in January 2000 still in California where it remained until 2014. The car spent time in Minnesota and Washington before relocating to Virginia with the current seller in 2019. There are no accidents or damage reported. This 300TDT is now offered for sale in with the original manufacturer’s literature, partial service records, two keys, a spare set of bundt wheels with tires, a spare dash cap, and a clean Montana title.
A walk around and driving video have been provided by the seller below.
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25 Comments
Wow! Congrats, that’s a steal!@Swabian Extremely well bought, congrats! I'll reach out shortly!@Vlad600sel Thank you SirCongrats Nice car Enjoy@Drkkrkn not a baller like u yet@Vlad600sel we all know you got the $$8,123 bid placed by @Swabian
@Vlad600sel I can relate, hence why we're here hahaThe want is big but no money and room is a problem Glws$7,873 bid placed by @EPKW111
Thanks to all the comments, messages, and bids so far! Only 30 minutes to go! I'll be around for any last minute questions. Remember the car comes with a full spare set of 4 OEM Bundt wheels with good tires and also has upgraded downpipes. Good luck to all!$7,623 bid placed by @Dubliner
@BlakeM Yes and yes. When I first bought it in 2019 it was not working and I had a new compressor installed.AC, and operable?@EPKW111 Hello everyone, just a quick update: the blemish on the lower corner of the front passenger door is gone! Turns out it was just some stubborn remnants of adhesive which easily came off with some GooGone. I was showing the car today to @EPKW111 and he pointed it out! Thank you for coming to see the car today! I've added a few photos at the end of the gallery to show that area now that it's cleaned up!Additional photos have been added to the end of the gallery.@EPKW111 Great, I’ll shoot you a text and see when we can make time for that!I will be in Roanoke tomorrow and would like to see this car if possible.@Swabian Hey, there are no delays when shifting gears and all shifts are very smooth when accelerating or slowing down. Thanks!Is there any delay when placing the transmission in reverse and does it shift well otherwise? Thank you.The OG plates still on the car are a nice touch. A real beauty!@wagonfest Thank you! I do love wagons! This is 1 of 4 wagons I currently have in the collection.@GibsonMB I totally agree! I was very picky when searching for the right S123. Had to be a Euro spec, turbo, and 1985 (final year). Hard to believe I've had it for over 6 years already!EPIC! Love your wagons man, you find the good ones!This wagon is elite! The euro bumpers look so good on the longroof body line.$7,373 bid placed by @Moises
@JB1980 I couldn't agree more! Getting the stance of a car dialed in is a specialty for me.The BBS wheels look so rad on this wagon! Sitting just right!$7,123 bid placed by @Drkkrkn
Welcome to the auction for my beloved S123! I've owned this car since 2019 and have thoroughly enjoyed having it in my collection. I grew up in my dad's W123 300D (a car I still have today) and the wagon has always been my favorite version. Specifically, the final-year '85 Euro turbo diesel with Euro lights and skinny bumpers. This car is a wonderful driver spec and I love the look with the BBS wheels and slightly lowered suspension. A couple things to note: the car comes with a soft dash cover (my preference), spare dash cap, and an additional set of OEM bundt wheels with good tires installed. The ABS light does illuminate when driving due to a fault with the cluster, nothing actually wrong with the ABS or brake pads. The KKK turbo and downpipes make for some excellent turbo noises inside the cabin. These cars are built like tanks and this one will be missed greatly! Good luck to all bidders! I'll try to be responsive to any questions. Thanks!$5,123 bid placed by @VIGIL
$4,126 bid placed by @Smcase22