This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbodiesel shows first registration in Wisconsin from 1985 through 2023 when it moved to Illinois. The current owner and seller purchased the car in 2023 on The MB Market and kept the car registered in Illinois through 2025 adding approximately 3k miles of the 118k miles shown. Finished in Champagne Metallic (473) over Palomino Leather (154), power is provided by a 3.0-liter turbocharged five-cylinder diesel engine paired with a four-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes a power sliding sunroof, central locking, automatic climate control, electronic cruise control and a Retrosound Becker-style head unit accompanied by new rear speakers. Under the current owner’s care the following services have been performed; an A/C service, vacuum system repairs, a new air filter, new glow plugs, a new glow plug relay, a valve adjustment, and a routine oil change. In addition the fuel tank was reconditioned and new parts include a new power antenna and a new rear stabilizer bar. This 1985 300D is now offered for sale by the current owner with the original manufacturer’s literature, service book, service records, a roof rack, and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name.

The car is finished in Champagne Metallic (473) and features chrome trim along the front and rear bumpers, belt line, windows and mirror covers. Exterior features include a power sliding sunroof, a power-adjustable passenger-side mirror, heat insulating glass, an electrically-heated rear window, central locking and yellow-tinted front fog lights. The car has previously been repainted and shows an accident reported in 1998 with damage noted as moderate. The seller notes the left rear quarter panel sustained minor damage as a result of a fender bender in May of 2025. This damage was professionally repaired with records from the repair and a photo of the damage included in the gallery. Rust is noted on the inside of the driver door and door sill. 

Five refinished 14” Bundt alloy wheels are mounted and fitted with a set of Michelin Defender tires measuring 205/70 square with date codes from 2013. A full-size spare can be found mounted below the trunk floor.

The cabin is trimmed in Palomino MB-Tex (154) and features matching velour carpets and a black upper dashboard. The seller has installed matching Cocomats which accompany the car. Zebrano wood trim can be seen lining the center console and dashboard and shows only minor signs of cracking on the shift surround. Both front seats are manually-adjustable with the rear seats including head rests. Interior amenities consist of automatic climate control, cruise control, a lockable glove compartment, a folding center armrest and a Retrosound Becker-style head unit accompanied by new rear speakers. The original speakers and Becker head unit are included in the sale. Blemishes are visible on the seats including a prior repair in the passenger seat and a small hole in the rear bench. The A/C is noted to be functional and operates as intended. 

The four-spoke steering wheel frames analog instrumentation including a 120-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The six-digit odometer currently reads just over 118k miles.

This W123 sedan is powered by an OM617 five-cylinder 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine which is rated for 123 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. Maintenance performed in April and May of 2023 included the replacement of the air filter, both fuel filters, an oil change, valve adjustment and a full fluid flush. The valve cover gasket was also replaced in October of 2022. The original service booklet is included showing regular oil changes. Repairs and services performed after the current owner’s acquisition include  an A/C service, vacuum system repairs, a new air filter, new glow plugs, a new glow plug relay, a valve adjustment, and a routine oil change.  In addition the fuel tank was reconditioned and spare fuel filters and an emergency fuel tank will be included in the sale. 

The Carfax report shows first registration in Wisconsin in April 1985 with later registration in Illinois. Linear mileage updates are included along with the aforementioned accident report in 1998. This 1985 300D is now offered for sale by the current owner with the original manufacturer’s literature, service book, service records, a roof rack,  and a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name.

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