This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Turbo wagon shows North Carolina and Georgia registrations since new. The wagon is finished in Nautical Blue Metallic (929) over Palomino MB-Tex (154) with power provided by an OM617 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a sunroof, cruise control, air conditioning, a Becker with integrated Bluetooth, a first aid kit, power windows, and a power antenna. The included Carfax report shows 31 service history records with the majority recorded under 13 years of current ownership. This wagon has undergone mechanical refurbishment under the current owner’s care with detailed photos of the underside and mechanical components included in the gallery. This S123 wagon shows 255k miles and is offered with factory literature, partial service records, a Carfax report, and a clean Georgia title.
This 300TD is finished in Nautical Blue Metallic (929) and features a manual sunroof, chrome roof rails, and a rear window wiper. The car has been previously repainted in its factory color and various trim and brightwork have been refinishhed under current ownership. The current owner notes minor rock chips along the nose and a small rust spot behind the rear right wheel which can be seen in the gallery. The included Carfax report notes 5 damage reports from 1996 through 2021.
14″ Bundt wheels have been refinished and are mounted with Michelin tires measuring 195/70 at each corner with 2019 date codes. The SLS is reportedly functional and appears leveled and even in the photos provided.
The interior is trimmed in Palomino MB-Tex (154) with Zebrano wood accents on the console and dash. Amenities include power windows, automatic climate control, cruise control, and a Becker head unit with Bluetooth. The seller notes the rear left seat bottom had a tear at the seam and was resewn. Additionally the left rear door sill guard shows some wear and the tailgate plastic guard is faded.
The four-spoke steering wheel frames instrumentation including a 120-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock, and a six-digit odometer showing approximately 255k miles. Additional auxiliary gauges include fuel level, coolant temperature, and oil pressure.
The 3.0-liter OM617 turbodiesel inline-five produced 125 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque when new, and sent power to the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission. The included Carfax report shows 31 service history records with the majority recorded under 13 years of current ownership. This wagon has undergone mechanical refurbishment under the current owner’s care with detailed photos of the underside and mechanical components included in the gallery.
The included Carfax report shows a theft report in 1996 with no additional details given. This S123 wagon shows 255k miles and is offered with factory literature, partial service records, a Carfax report, and a clean Georgia title.
The W/S123 Wagons have achieved a cult status that seems to truly transcend marques. Their incredibly stout build quality and legendary longevity are masked behind a friendly face that wins approving nods from nearly all perceptive passers-by. While many may chalk this adoration up to nostalgia - sourced of the mind’s eye from those of us who grew up riding in the back of these trusty tri-stars – the 300TDT wagon is more than just a party trick. These loveable long-haulers boast bank vault build quality, iconic styling and everyday economical usability with the OM617; provided you’re not in too much of a hurry, of course.
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@Tintin I wish I had a good answer for you, but it appears the odometer discrepancy happened shortly before I came into the picture. There were a few services performed with an odometer reading of about 228,000 in 2001 and the first time I saw the car the odometer read 211692 in 2010 . I bought this wagon from a customer that was moving to Connecticut with no garage. The wagon was his fathers car for many years before that, but his father passed before I entered the picture so I don't have the full story. I do know, however, that the vehicle has been in Decatur GA for a long time and sat for a while around the time that the previous owner's father passed. I have a neighbor that was friends with the owner of the vehicle and remembers both the wagon and the owner fondly. All hearsay, but still interesting to me. On another Carfax note. I just got off the phone with NICB regarding the theft report. There emailed response is below: Good afternoon, Thank you for your inquiry to the NICB. The VIN you have provided to us has been run in our database and shows no record of being reported stolen. We will contact Carfax to have them update the theft flag from their report. This should take 2 to 3 working days. NICB has no further information on this vehicle; theft status is all we provide. Thank you, A picture containing text, clipart Description automatically generated Marilyn Garcia Investigative Assistant 847-544-7094 NICB.orgIt is such a beautiful wagon. The Carfax mentions a possible odometer rollback. Can you elaborate on why?$11,750 bid placed by @Tastybenz
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$5,000 bid placed by @Daniel75
Wrong blowby video posted, sorry. Here it is: https://youtube.com/shorts/0OsNzmnM0ms?si=ssmnzX5XIhN-H3dhCold start video - https://youtu.be/vGhShfAiQQ8?si=mFZnm7HFY0fgYc-K$4,750 bid placed by @Bankrep40
Engine running video. Showing blowby with loose oil cap - https://youtu.be/gOcPEa8Si-c?si=AK_W2eLWBXrBeg2ODriving video: https://youtu.be/qGGgLW2s9v8?si=CpdSuarXKitqLSFa$4,500 bid placed by @cjussel
@Daniel75 the rust in the right rear is shown in picture 239. There is a small hole at the back of the wheel well and a small crack that goes along the side of the tow hook. The rust was treated inside and out and primed and painted. Repair is from about 2 years ago.@Daniel75 - I don’t have any information on the 2 wrecks before my time (I have owned the wagon since 2010). The 3 in my care were a hit in run by an AT&T truck at a light. Left front was grazed. The next was when a driver backed the wagon into a car in a parking lot. The final was a front end collision. Right front -bumper, hood, fender, right headlamp were replaced and inner fender was straightened. No frame damage and vehicle was driven 7 hours home from Memphis to Atlanta for repairs. All repairs were done with OE parts. The final accident is what resulted in the full repaint and cosmetic restoration. All trim and glass was removed for repaint. Everything was either replaced or refinished before reinstallation. I also took the opportunity to refinish the wood, replace the carpet, and rebuild the back seat. I rebuilt the front seats shortly after I bought the car about 40,000 miles ago. Car has been mostly sitting since the work was completed in 2022 with occasional washing and exercise runs.Beautiful W123 wagon! Can you please provide any details from the 5 accidernts the car was in? Any residual damage to frame or body? Specifically, can you please provide details of the two accidents that caused "moderate damage" to the drivers side of the car in 1996 and 2001 and the front-end "disabling" damage that occurred in 2021? Thanks!Can you please post a clear picture of the rust on the right rear wheel well?Even with 255k miles, it looks fantastic! I would gladly drive this!$3,500 bid placed by @Awismot