

This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon was acquired by the current owner and selling dealer in 2025. The first recorded registration shows Arizona in 1994 where it remained through 2000. Subsequent registrations show New Mexico, New Jersey, and Florida. The original window sticker is included in the sale and shows the original selling dealer as Mercedes-Benz of Tucson with a $36k MSRP when new. Finished in Champagne Metallic (473) over Palomino MB-Tex (154), power is provided by a 3.0-liter inline-five turbodiesel engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Factory features include a manual sliding sunroof, power windows, automatic climate control, vacuum powered central locking, cruise control and a Becker Europa radio. This example includes a stamped service booklet showing regular, scheduled services through 30k miles. The included Carfax report shows history from 39k miles with good service documentation from 2018 through present. While the Carfax shows “not actual miles” it’s noted that mileage shows linear updates since the first record in 1994. Thorough records are included with the car to substantiate mileage claims and service history. In 2019 the car received a mechanical refresh including a new head gasket, valve cover gasket, crankshaft seal, new mounts, new belts, new cooler lines, a new SLS valve, and general fluid and filter services. This 1983 300TDT is now offered for sale with original paperwork, window sticker, service records, 1 ignition key, a Carfax report, and a clean Florida title.
The exterior is finished in Champagne Metallic (473) with chrome body trim, chrome bumpers and chrome roof rails. Exterior equipment includes a manual sliding steel sunroof, front and rear fog lamps, Euro-market headlamps, heat insulating glass and a heated rear window. The seller reports that the car received a repaint in 2019 due to clear coat failure - a common failure in metallic paints from this era. Detailed photos can be seen in the gallery.
The factory 14” Bundt alloy wheels are fitted with a set of Firestone tires which measure 195/70, show 2021 date codes, and measure 9-10/32 tread depth at the time of listing. No signs of corrosion or damage are visible on the wheels or lugs. Included are factory center caps.
The cabin is upholstered in Palomino MB-Tex (154) with matching carpets while Zebrano wood trim lines the center console and dashboard. Calico CocoMats were added for each front and rear footwell. Interior appointments consist of automatic climate control, cruise control, central locking, power windows and a Becker Europa head unit. The cruise control and climate control are noted to be currently working.
A four-spoke steering wheel fronts analog instrumentation consisting of an 120-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, a clock and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer currently shows 138k miles from new.
This S123 is powered by a 3.0-liter OM617A inline-five 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 included Carfax report shows history from 39k miles with good service documentation from 2018 through present. While the Carfax shows “not actual miles” it’s noted that mileage shows linear updates since the first record in 1994. Thorough records are included with the car to substantiate mileage claims and service history. In 2019 the car received a mechanical refresh including a new head gasket, valve cover gasket, crankshaft seal, new mounts, new belts, new cooler lines, a new SLS valve, and general fluid and filter services.
This 1983 300TDT is now offered for sale with original paperwork, window sticker, service records, 1 ignition key, a Carfax report, and a clean Florida title.
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The winning bidder will receive an email with the quote and option to proceed with shipping.

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4 Comments
Agreed on the service file- refreshing to see when so many of these cars are listed without this. Should bring a good result.@Mibenthal the head gasket did not fail. It was just one of the things replaced as part of the preventive engine refresh.Welcome everyone, we are very pleased to be able to offer this beautiful 300TD. With its longtime ownership and excellent service history it is ready for its next owner.Having owned MANY, MANY of these cars, the head gasket failure is uncommon. What was the cause of it? Your service file is nice to see!$250 bid placed by @Mibenthal