This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT wagon is finished in in Light Ivory (623) over a Palomino MB-Tex (154) interior and powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-five paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Features include a painted mechanical sliding sunroof, automatic climate control, an original Becker Grand Prix head unit, power windows, locks, antenna, and functioning SLS. The car reportedly has resided in Virginia since new with only two prior longterm owners. Extensive service history dating back to 2007 comes with the car and the car is being offered for the first time from an enthusiast who has collected a number of diesel Benzes. Service in preparation for the sale includes a Virginia State inspection and fresh oil & filter change. Now with 107k miles on the odometer, this S123 is offered in Roanoke, Virginia with factory literature, service records, a full-size spare, tool roll, two keys, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Virginia title.
The car is finished in Light Ivory (623) and features chrome-accented U.S. domestic-spec bumpers and trim, glass headlamps with factory yellow fog lights, a painted mechanical sliding sunroof, and an electrically adjustable radio antenna. The trim, bumpers, and door handles are reportedly original to the car along with all chrome trim shown in the photos. Records accompanying the car report minor rust repair around the antenna gromet back in 2007. The car is completely rust free and detailed photos of the exterior are viewable in the gallery.
The cabin features seats upholstered in Palomino MB-Tex (154) with matching door panels, carpets, head liner, and lower dashboard. Woven floormats are installed for the front and rear footwells and have been protected by clear protectors pictured in the gallery. The steering wheel and upper dashboard are trimmed in Black along with the shift knob and center console trim. Zebrano wood trim accents the dashboard and center console and shows nicely with no fading and only a minor hairline crack along the base of the window switches. The original dash is free of any visible cracks and remains in excellent original condition. Equipment includes automatic climate control with R134 converted air conditioning, power windows, and an original Becker head unit.
Instrumentation includes a 125-mph speedometer, a 6k-rpm tachometer, and an analog clock. The seller notes the tachometer is works intermittently. Additional auxiliary gauges include coolant temperature, oil pressure, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows just over 107k miles.
The 3.0-liter OM617 turbo-diesel inline-five features a single Garrett turbocharger and Bosch fuel injection from the factory. 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. The car runs and drives flawlessly with very smooth shifts. Service records dating back to 2007 accompany the car showing consistent maintenance and oil services. The most recent service in preparation for the sale includes aVirginia State inspection and fresh oil & filter change. Additional underbody photos are viewable in the gallery.
The Carfax report lists no accidents or damage, along with registration history exclusively in Virginia since new. This S123 shows 107k miles and is offered with factory literature, service records dating back to 2007, the original tool roll, full-size spare, two keys, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Virginia title.
Videos below provide a walk around and interior tour of the car along with driving footage.
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23 Comments
$25,000 bid placed by @RADSTR
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$23,000 bid placed by @Ali63
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$20,500 bid placed by @Estately
Rear headrest were an option no chrome cross memeberAre the chrome cross members included in the sale, as well as bench seat headrests? Thanks@cebogs00 I can recommend a shipper to help you, Paint shows to be original The motor is smooth and performance is excellent there is a video provided showing a test drive by a Mercedes expert. ThanksDear Mark1, is it possible to have a video for the cap (Compression) test? the paint looks really good. Is it the original paint? do you provide shipment to Europe?Ill have the shop look at it monday morning.Can the air conditioning be charged and the tachometer fixed prior to delivery?Greetings , I had the shop go over some items that were mentioned earlier. I will add to pictures copy of service ticket. Radio and antenna work great door locks hold good vacuum. Brakes and pads are good shape. Michelin tires are 10/32 on tread belts and hoses all look good Also fresh oil and filter Test drive shows smooth and steady performance, This will make someone a wonderful addition to your garage...$20,000 bid placed by @Ali63
$18,000 bid placed by @Betterhalf
A video showing the functioning of the vacuum system and door locks would be helpful as well as a demonstration of the SLS. After 17 years there will be some significant maintenance items requiring attention to make sure this beauty is running as it should.$17,500 bid placed by @Ali63
$14,000 bid placed by @Betterhalf
$12,500 bid placed by @Ali63
$10,250 bid placed by @Schoenau
If there was an award for the best wagon design then this would win hands down. That sweeping rear glass and taillight design is so good! Even the chrome roof rack looks mint on this one.This car happened to be local to me and I've known the last owner (who's owned the car since 2007) for a few years now. We were introduced through his mechanic. His collection of diesel Benzes is a site to behold. All have been kept in a climate controlled garage with battery tenders including this one which may very well by my personal favorite. In preparation for the auction, I had the opportunity to take the photos for the listing and drive the car. It drives phenomenally with silky smooth shifts and a healthy diesel chug. This is easily one of the cleanest S123 wagons left in the world today. The way the car is presented is exactly how it's been kept for years. Bid with confidence!$10,000 bid placed by @Betterhalf
$1,000 bid placed by @AHaji9
$750 bid placed by @Teddy395
The best version of the 123 chassis: 1985 wagon with no rust, records, and low mileage. Excellent example and kudos to seller for proper presentation.Rear seat headrests did not come with car unless optioned w 3rd seat.Goodness this thing is clean! There's no question this car was treated right to be in this nice of condition.In any case, the wrong thermostat is installed. The temperature does not go above 70 degrees. However, this should be around 84 degrees, so the pointer width is above 80I have the books and maintenance booklet that came with the delivery when it was new as well as the original Becker tape head cleaner. Delivered at Dominick Motor co in Charlottesville Va on July 10 1985 to a customer in Richmond Va. The early services are marked in the original maintenance book and were performed in Charlottesville and Richmond through 1999 later services are documented in attached paperwork. No rear headrest or shade are with the wagon. The radio works well as do the power windows and antenna. The Virginia inspection covers brakes ,tires, headlights, and all safety related items. I can try to test the A/C compressor in the shop on Monday. Having been stored all these years the overall condition is really impressive.Please also answer questions if rear headrests, shade and cargo net are available and any original sales paperwork. Thank you.Thanks for posting the videos. It appears the tach is not working and clock may be slow. There was no demo of radio, antenna, horn, lights, windows, seats, etc. working. It would be helpful to show all those working or not since no state inspection in many years. AC can be run as weather has improved. Would appreciate knowing what does and does not work before bidding on this good looking wagon. Thanks again.Good morning , thanks for the interest in this great Mercedes wagon. It has been in a private collection locally. It was stored in a heated garage and only driven occasionally. It has lived its life in Virginia. The paint appears to be original with the exception of a small area around the rear antenna . The chrome and brightwork are in exceptional shape without corrosion or pitting. The interior is all original and shows little to no wear. There are extensive service records available. It has recently had an oil change and inspection performed. It drives and handles well. No mechanical issues I'm aware of. Its been too cold to run the A/C . No visible leaks . Power windows and accessories all work normally. Inspection are welcome$500 bid placed by @leethornton11
Videos have been uploaded showing a walk around, interior view, and driving footage of the car.Per your CarFax there are no records since 2010 and very few miles added in the last 17 years. Please explain the history of this car and if it was in long term storage. Please also state if this has all original paint or has been repainted. Thank you.Thank you for posting real photos here unlike other sellers using programs that enhance photos to obscure and hide known defects and make the paint and chrome look much better than reality.Can you please send any videos of cold start and show all functions working? Are there rear seats, headrests and cargo net / shade? Is there anything like A/C, Radio, Antenna, Gauges, electric seats, sunroof or windows, etc. not working? Are there any known accidents or paint work? Do you have the original manuals and any original paperwork / bill of sale, brochures or title? Thank you.what a beauty. does it come with head rests for the rear seat? whats the status on a/c, mechanical issues?$250 bid placed by @Boathouse