1982 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbodiesel

OM617-Powered W123 with Documented Service History from New

BID TO
$12,500
ENDED ON
10/03/2023 05:28PM EST
BID TO
$12,500
Bid & Comment

1982 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbodiesel

OM617-Powered W123 with Documented Service History from New

BID TO
$12,500
ENDED ON
10/03/2023 05:28PM EST
BID TO
$12,500
Bid & Comment

Quick Facts

Location:

Allen, TX
  • Auction lot: 2082
  • Seller: sowmsarvind
  • VIN: WDBAB33A7CB012870
  • Chassis: W123
  • Odometer: 158,471
  • Title Status: Clean Texas
  • Exterior color: Light Ivory (623)
  • Interior color: Palomino MB-Tex (134)
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Seller: Private
  • 3.0-Liter Turbodiesel
  • Power Sunroof
  • Becker Radio w/ Bluetooth
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Recent Maintenance
  • Original Window Sticker
  • Service History from New
This 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbodiesel was originally delivered to Crown Motors of Reading, California and now shows 158k miles from new. Finished in Light Ivory (623) over Palomino MB-Tex (134), power is provided by a 3.0-liter five-cylinder turbodiesel engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Factory equipment includes an electric sliding sunroof, central locking, automatic climate control, cruise control and a Becker radio with bluetooth input. Documented service history from new is included along with the original window sticker. Recent maintenance consists of new tires, a new AC control unit and a new heater control monovalve. This 300D Turbodiesel is now offered for sale by the current owner with the original manufacturer’s literature, tool kit and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.
auction image
The body is finished in Light Ivory (623) and features chrome body trim and chrome-lined impact bumpers. Exterior equipment consists of an electric sliding sunroof, heat-insulating glass with an electrically-heated rear window, front fog lamps and an automatic antenna. The seller reports fading paint on the driver-side fender with no signs of rust or body damage present on the body.
auction image
The original 14” Bundt alloy wheels were recently fitted with a set of Starfire tires which measure 195/70 on all four corners. A full-size spare is mounted in the trunk and was fitted with a matching tire in September 2022. Braking is handled by power-assisted dual-circuit disc brakes both front and rear.
auction image
The cabin is trimmed in Palomino MB-Tex (134) with matching carpets and floor mats and Zebrano wood trim which lines the center console and dashboard. Interior appointments include automatic climate control, cruise control, central locking, manually-adjustable front seats and a Becker stereo which was recently fitted with a bluetooth input by Becker. The seller reports that the carpets were professionally detailed and that a new AC control unit and Klima heater control monovalve was recently fitted. The interior dimmer rheostat is said to work intermittently.
auction image
The four-spoke steering wheel fronts VDO instrumentation with an 80-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer currently shows 158k miles from new with just over 3k miles added by the current owner.
auction image
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. The most recent oil change was performed in the past 3k miles. Documented service history from new is included and is viewable in the photo gallery.
auction image
The car was first sold and registered in California and shows three owners from new with registration currently shown in Texas. This 300D Turbodiesel is now offered for sale by the current owner in Allen, Texas with the original manufacturer’s literature, the factory tool kit and a clean Texas title in the seller’s name.
auction image

A walk-around and cold-start video has been provided by the seller below.

The MB Market Insights

Some things were built to last. The W123 is most certainly one of those things. Often referred to as the “million-mile Mercedes,” these cars have legendary reliability and longevity thanks to their OM617 turbo diesel engines. The addition of the turbo greatly helped improve the drivability and performance of the W123 over earlier years. It’s not uncommon to see these cars available with 500k+ miles on the regular which is a testament to how great these cars really are. With documented service history from new, this W123 has hundreds of thousands of miles left ahead of it and probably just as many years left. There's a good chance these cars will outlast us all so those in search of the forever car should welcome this Classic White W123 with open arms.

Photo Gallery

+74

Shipping Estimate

Get an immediate shipping quote by entering the destination zip code below.

Open Transit:

Enclosed Transit:

The winning bidder will receive an email with the quote and option to proceed with shipping.

1982 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbodiesel

Place Bid

BID TO
$12,500 by OMdriver
ENDED ON
10/03/2023 05:28PM EST
BID HISTORY
21
Please login to place a bid.

7 Comments

Posted as:
October 5th, 2023 at 4:32pm EST
sowmsarvind (4)
Seller
0
May want to check with MBM but any questions you can reach me on 303-475-5703
October 5th, 2023 at 1:54pm EST
@sowmsarvind - I'm late to the game but interested in this vehicle. Not sure how to get in contact.
October 3rd, 2023 at 5:59pm EST
How much more?
October 3rd, 2023 at 5:30pm EST
sowmsarvind (4)
Seller
0
Thank you all for looking and bidding! We were close but this one is worth just a little more.
October 3rd, 2023 at 5:26pm EST

$12,500 bid placed by @OMdriver

October 3rd, 2023 at 5:25pm EST

$12,250 bid placed by @Caipira

October 3rd, 2023 at 5:24pm EST

$12,000 bid placed by @KJ_00

October 3rd, 2023 at 5:24pm EST

$11,750 bid placed by @Caipira

October 3rd, 2023 at 5:23pm EST

$11,250 bid placed by @OMdriver

October 3rd, 2023 at 5:23pm EST

$11,000 bid placed by @KJ_00

October 3rd, 2023 at 5:22pm EST

$10,750 bid placed by @Caipira

October 3rd, 2023 at 5:22pm EST

$9,750 bid placed by @KJ_00

October 3rd, 2023 at 4:59pm EST

$9,500 bid placed by @OMdriver

October 3rd, 2023 at 3:59pm EST

$9,000 bid placed by @gsmith258

October 3rd, 2023 at 2:05pm EST
sowmsarvind (4)
Seller
0
Motor mounts last replaced 5/30/17 at MBI Motors,Portland Oregon. 

Oil change, valve cover gasket, wipers, front brake pads and sensors, power steering pump rebuild at 155,384 miles on 01/06/23
October 3rd, 2023 at 2:00pm EST
sowmsarvind (4)
Seller
0
Full front suspension was rebuilt 11/3/03 at Northstar Motors in Redding CA. In that service they also replaced the AC compressor and drier. 

2 Upper control arms, 4 control arm bushings, 2 control arm tubes, 2 support joints, 2 lower control arm kits, 2 front sway bar mounts. Grand total $1978.47 on the invoice :)
October 3rd, 2023 at 1:45pm EST

$8,000 bid placed by @OMdriver

October 3rd, 2023 at 1:15pm EST

$7,750 bid placed by @JBL777

October 3rd, 2023 at 12:12pm EST

$7,500 bid placed by @gsmith258

October 3rd, 2023 at 11:50am EST
Hello: Do you have any records of front suspension work? Lower ball joints, Lower Control Arms, Shocks (looks like it's original), steering? LCR busing in the pics looks cracked.   I know it's a 50 year old car but wanted some history on suspension. Thanks a bunch.
October 2nd, 2023 at 8:13pm EST

$6,250 bid placed by @markwilson

October 1st, 2023 at 11:26pm EST

$6,000 bid placed by @gsmith258

September 30th, 2023 at 11:06am EST

$4,250 bid placed by @markwilson

September 27th, 2023 at 5:07pm EST

$4,000 bid placed by @wahip

September 27th, 2023 at 4:09pm EST

$1,750 bid placed by @Lemondrop

September 27th, 2023 at 3:06pm EST

$1,500 bid placed by @Salish

September 27th, 2023 at 11:36am EST

$500 bid placed by @Zee56

September 25th, 2023 at 12:23pm EST

$250 bid placed by @Lemondrop

Quick Facts

Location:

Allen, TX
  • Auction lot: 2082
  • Seller: sowmsarvind
  • VIN: WDBAB33A7CB012870
  • Chassis: W123
  • Odometer: 158,471
  • Title Status: Clean Texas
  • Exterior color: Light Ivory (623)
  • Interior color: Palomino MB-Tex (134)
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Transmission: Automatic
  • Seller: Private
  • 3.0-Liter Turbodiesel
  • Power Sunroof
  • Becker Radio w/ Bluetooth
  • Automatic Climate Control
  • Recent Maintenance
  • Original Window Sticker
  • Service History from New

Latest Auctions

ENDS IN:9d
ENDS IN:8d
CURRENT BID:$23,000
ENDS IN:9d
CURRENT BID:$555
ENDS IN:5d
CURRENT BID:$2,750
ENDS IN:4d
CURRENT BID:$750
ENDS IN:3d
CURRENT BID:$6,500
ENDS IN:3d
CURRENT BID:$350
ENDS IN:2d
CURRENT BID:$5,000
ENDS IN:2d
CURRENT BID:$69,000
ENDS IN:2d

Recent Results

SOLD: $6,100
BID TO: $35,500
BID TO: $25,000
SOLD: $14,750
SOLD: $3,800
BID TO: $338,500
BID TO: $18,000
SOLD: $3,990
BID TO: $44,500
BID TO: $3,150
SOLD: $90,000
SOLD: $1,700
SOLD: $4,350
SOLD: $7,250
SOLD: $3,800
SOLD: $1,600
SOLD: $6,500
BID TO: $17,000
SOLD: $17,250
BID TO: $4,150
SOLD: $8,750
SOLD: $1,550
BID TO: $22,000
SOLD: $1,500
SOLD: $6,650
SOLD: $6,000
BID TO: $4,250
SOLD: $14,750
BID TO: $1,350
BID TO: $4,050
All Results

Latest Features

How to Photograph...
It's been proven that photographs have a direct correlation to...
From The MB...
As you've probably discerned by now, we have a strong passion...
The Marvelous...
In our recently published article by my confederate, Ben Everest,...

Daily Email

Get the best of The MB Market directly in your inbox every day. Subscribe for a curated list of our top market listings and articles!