This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbodiesel was originally sold in Southern California on March 12, 1985 and remains in the region with the current owner and seller today. In 2017 the current owner purchased the car from the second owner and has added approximately 9k miles under ownership. Finished in Anthracite Gray Metallic (172) over a Beige MB-Tex (155) interior, power comes from a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Features include a painted power sunroof, automatic climate control, air conditioning, an original Becker head unit, and power windows, locks, and passenger side mirror. This W123 shows 95k miles and is offered with factory literature, two keys, multiple decades of service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.

The car is finished in Anthracite Grey Metallic (172) and features chrome-accented domestic-spec bumpers and trim, glass headlamps, a painted electric sliding sunroof, and an electrically adjustable passenger-side mirror. According to the seller, the paint is in good condition with the clear coat showing some fading but no peeling or flaking. Detailed photos of the fading along with other noted imperfections on the front driver quarter and a minor impression on the top of the rear passenger quarter are shown in the gallery. The paint, body, and brightwork are reportedly original to this example. 

Factory Bundt 14″ alloy wheels are equipped and wear Michelin Defender tires measuring 195/70 on all four corners with 2016 date codes shown. The tires were reportedly installed in 2021 and discoloration and staining can be seen on the wheel faces. 

The cabin features seats upholstered in Beige MB-Tex (155) with matching beige door panels, carpets, and lower dashboard. Beige floor mats accent the wheel wells up front with “300D” embroidered. The steering wheel and upper dashboard are trimmed in Black along with the shift knob and center console trim. Zebrano wood trim adorns the dashboard and center console with minimal fading shown. Equipment includes automatic climate control, cruise control, power windows, power door locks, and an original Becker head unit. The seller notes a new compressor was recently installed and the AC functions as designed. 

Instrumentation includes a 125-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, and an analog clock. Additional auxiliary gauges include coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level which all function properly. The six-digit odometer shows just under 95k miles.

The 3.0-liter OM617 turbodiesel inline-five features a single Garrett turbocharger and Bosch fuel injection. Power was factory rated at 123 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque and is sent to the rear wheels via a 722.3 four-speed automatic transmission. An oil service was performed at 93,838 miles on 5/20/21 and a 2011 record shows a new trap oxidizer. the air conditioning compressor has been replaced and blows cold into the cabin. Additional underbody photos are viewable in the gallery below. the seller reports that the right tie rod, steering shock, and front/rear shocks are tired and will need replaced. 

The included Carfax report lists no accidents or damage along with linear mileage updates since new. This W123 shows 95k miles and is offered with factory literature, two keys, multiple decades of service records, a clean Carfax report, and a clean California title.