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1984 Mercedes-Benz 200 (W123)
Highlights
- Attractive example in a desirable colour scheme
- Only 3 previous keepers
- Fully treated with Wurth underbody wax
- Recently treated to an exhaust and rear suspension rebuild
- Enormous paperwork file
The Appeal
If Mercedes-Benz were already known for their rock-solid build quality, it's arguably the W123 that cemented their reputation. These cars are incredibly comfortable, capable workhorses, and were soon roaming across Europe as taxis and executive limos in such numbers that they were officially the most successful car they'd ever sold. At a time when most cars were lucky to manage 100,000 miles, it wasn't underheard of for a W123 to manage 600,000.
This example is a particularly fine specimen of the much-loved classic, and is accompanied by a positively huge paperwork file, showcasing the car's very comfortable life. It's recently undergone some mechanical work, and has travelled less than 10,000 miles since 2009 - as proven by that impressive service history.
With their reputation for gobbling up the miles, this lightly used W123 is a particularly rare prospect.
This example is a particularly fine specimen of the much-loved classic, and is accompanied by a positively huge paperwork file, showcasing the car's very comfortable life. It's recently undergone some mechanical work, and has travelled less than 10,000 miles since 2009 - as proven by that impressive service history.
With their reputation for gobbling up the miles, this lightly used W123 is a particularly rare prospect.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1984
- The DVLA records 3 previous keepers
- In current ownership since 2016
- MOT exempt, last tested in 2022
- Indicates only 44,387 miles, warranted by the service history
- Recently subject to an exhaust and rear suspension rebuild
- Accompanied by:
- V5 document
- Stamped service record book up to 28,213 miles
- A printed service history
- Original booklets and manuals
- 1980s registration document
- MOT certificates
- Plenty of invoices
The Condition
- Beautifully presented in Astral Silver
- Highly original
- Some corrosion spots at the trailing edges of the rear wheel arches and the sides of the front valance
- Light chips and marks towards the lower extremities
- Very gentle wear to the brightwork
- Glasswork and lenses in fine fettle
- Car is sat on original colour-matched wheels, which are in great order
- Fitted with a set of Continental tyres
- Nice, solid underside, treated with Wurth underbody wax
- Internally, the cabin is very nicely presented
- Fabric upholstery is free of rips and tears
- Some light discolouration to the headrests
- Dashboard is in good order with all instruments clear and legible
- Wood veneers present nicely with light texturing here and there
- Original Becker Europa radio is still in situ and reportedly working
- Carpets and headlining in good order
- Ultimately, this is an excellent example
The Mechanics
- Powered by a 2.0L M102 I4 engine
- 4-speed automatic transmission
- Engine bay is in good order overall
- The vendor notes a little beautification wouldn't go amiss
- Ultimately though any patina is strictly age-commensurate
- Recently treated to a rear suspension rebuild
- Exhaust is fully rebuilt
- We've not been informed of any mechanical issues
- We understand the car to be starting, driving, shifting and braking as it should
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