Mercedes Benz W123 300D (1978)

• Kickdown Check

  • On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 110 photos
  • Video including engine run and test drive
  • Well-maintained original condition, matching numbers
  • Odometer reading of 152,182 km

  Facts & Specifications

  • Year of manufacture: 1978
  • First registration: Spain
  • Engine: 3.0-liter five-cylinder diesel engine with 80 hp (59 kW)
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Exterior color: Silver Thistle Green
  • Interior: gray-black fabric/faux leather upholstery
  • Currently without TÜV
  • Features:
  • Power sunroof
  • Air conditioning
  • Center armrest
  • Additional:
  • Model vehicle available in matching color

  Condition

  Exterior

  • The car is painted in Silver Thistle Green.
  • The vehicle has been partially repainted.
  • The body is in good condition.
  • There are age-related signs of wear in the form of light scratches and stone chips.
  • Visible rust on the underbody. (Photos 89 to 94)
  • According to the owner, the vehicle was never driven on salted roads, as it was always driven on the Spanish mainland. It is a garage-kept car.

  Interior

  • Interior upholstery in gray-black fabric with black faux leather on the seat bolsters, headrests, and side panels
  • The interior is in good condition overall.
  • Visible discoloration on the headliner. (Image 58)

  Mechanics

  • The vehicle is ready to drive immediately, but is currently not registered.
  • The rubber boots on the shift rod are porous. One driveshaft boot is porous.
  • The engine compartment is complete and appears to be in its original condition, well-maintained for its age.
  • The OM617 diesel engine produces the typical, even combustion sound of pre-chamber injection during cold starts and at idle.
  • The engine runs smoothly across all five cylinders, responds cleanly to throttle input, and decelerates quietly without fluctuations in RPM.
  • Last service: 02/2023

  History

  Ownership history

  • Number of owners: 2

  Service history

  • Last service performed in 2023
  • The following services were performed in Spain:
  • 2007 at 146,041 km
  • 2021 at 146,923 km
  • 2022 at 146,953 km

  Documents

  • Invoices (Images 95 to 97)
  • Spanish service record book (Image 109)
  • TÜV Rheinland technical inspection data sheet (Images 98 to 101)

  Summary

  For sale is a 1978 Mercedes-Benz W123 300D in silver thistle green with a manual transmission. The vehicle was originally delivered in Spain and is reportedly second-hand. The last service was performed in February 2023. The body is in good condition with slight signs of wear as well as small scratches or dents; additionally, the vehicle has been partially repainted. Positive points include the very well-maintained overall appearance, the fact that it was driven without salt on the Spanish mainland, and that it was garaged. Technically, there are known issues with worn rubber on the shift rod and a worn drive shaft boot. The vehicle is currently unregistered, has no TÜV certification, and no H-license plate. With its classic color scheme and well-maintained original condition, this Mercedes-Benz W123 300D represents an interesting foundation for enthusiasts.