This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300CD Turbodiesel shows first documented registration in California where it remained through present day in 2026. This coupe was purchased by the current owner in 2014, shows records from 2003 through 2026, and substantial mechanical work over the last two years. This C123 is finished in Signal Red (568) over Black MB-Tex (131) and powered by a 3.0L inline-five turbodiesel OM617A engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Additional features include power windows, vacuum locks, electric sliding roof, fog lights, and chrome brightwork around the grille, windows, body line, and bumpers. Nearly $15k of mechanical records accompany the car and are shown in the gallery. Work performed in the last two years includes an air conditioning service, new tires, new fuel injectors, new glow plugs, new return hoses, a valve adjustment, all new belts, a transmission service, a differential service, a new master cylinder, and a new alternator. This 300CD is now offered on behalf of the current owner by the selling dealer in Burlingame, California with trunk mounted safety triangle, spare tire, factory jack, first aid kit, a Carfax report, one key, and a clean California title. 

The body is finished in Signal Red (568), a particularly rare color for these cars, with chrome brightwork around the grille, windows, body line, and bumpers. Other features include an electric sliding roof, power antenna, front yellow fog lamps, and an upright Mercedes-Benz star hood ornament. The selling dealer reports the passenger door and quarter panels have received prior paintwork. The Carfax report shows minor damage reported in 2019 presumably resulting in the aforementioned door repaint. Detailed images of the body, brightwork, glass, and exterior are included in the gallery. 

The 14" Bundt alloy wheels are wrapped in 195/70 Toyo tires on all four corners. The tires show 2025 date codes. Braking is provided by four ATE disc brakes. A full sized spare is photographed in the trunk along with an OEM jack and tool kit. 

The interior is upholstered in Black MB-Tex (131) and complemented by zebrano wood accents on the center console and dash. The wood appears in excellent condition. Amenities include power windows, fader, vacuum powered locks, automatic climate control, and Becker head unit controlling the stereo. Aftermarket speakers have been added to the parcel shelf behind the rear seats. The seller indicates that cruise control is inoperable and the glove box latch is looser than factory spec. 

The vinyl steering wheel frames a 85-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, and indicators for coolant temperature, oil pressure and fuel level. The odometer shows 121k miles. 

This 3.0L inline-five turbodiesel OM617A was factory rated at 125 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is sent to rear wheels through a 722.3 four-speed automatic transmission. Nearly $15k of mechanical records accompany the car and are shown in the gallery. Work performed in the last two years includes an air conditioning service, new tires, new fuel injectors, new glow plugs, new return hoses, a valve adjustment, all new belts, a transmission service, a differential service, a new master cylinder, and a new alternator. 

The included Carfax report shows no major accidents since it's first entry in 2000 and linear mileage updates. This 300CD is now offered on behalf of the current owner by the selling dealer in Burlingame, California with trunk mounted safety triangle, spare tire, factory jack, first aid kit, a Carfax report, one key, and a clean California title. 

A video of the car has been provided below showing driving footage and a walk around.