Mercedes Benz is known for its timelessly beautiful cars. From the beginning of the 1950s at the latest, the focus was on vehicles of the upper middle class and the luxury class, whereby the later E-Class with the models W136, W110 and W114 enjoyed a particularly good reputation during the economic miracle period. High comfort, modern technology and reliability were the most important components that were given an additional element to the W123 by a contemporary, groundbreaking design. Today, the series is regarded as the epitome of solidity and has become an epitome of the reliability of Mercedes-Benz vehicles all over the world.

In this auction, a Mercedes Benz 300 D of the W123 model series is offered. The vehicle, painted entirely in white, left the Stuttgart plant in 1982 and was subsequently exported to Spain. In December of the same year, the sedan was first approved for road traffic by the authorities and has changed hands only three times in the past 40 years. The Mercedes 300 D with the identification number WDB12313010290946 has remained accident-free over the years, but matching numbers or H license plates are not available. The last TÜV inspection took place in June 2022, so that the new owner can look forward to a roadworthy and approved vehicle, which will be handed over with 2 sets of keys.

The Mercedes Benz 300 D W123 is painted in a classic white tone and is additionally dominated by a black trim strip as well as the chrome-plated bumpers and exterior mirrors. The paint has been completely renewed in the recent past, so that paint damage is practically non-existent. There were also no dents or dents on the body, which, like the most important add-on parts, has been preserved in its original state.

Steel rims with original Mercedes hubcaps are mounted on the beautiful, white sedan. The rims were partly painted improperly in the rear area, but like the Ovation Ecovision tires are in good condition. The chassis is fully intact and has remained unchanged since delivery, and no defects could be found on the brakes during the last service.

The interior of the Mercedes presents itself in an elegant look, in which dark leather and grey mottled fabric form a symbiosis. The side doors are also presented in a pleasant leather-fabric combination, the footwell is lined with dark carpet. The cockpit is polished to a high gloss in a classic black, all displays are scratch-free, clean and easily recognizable. The interior shows no damage and hardly any signs of use, especially the otherwise often damaged furniture looks well maintained. The vehicle has the standard equipment of the series, which includes power steering, central locking and a radio.

The robust vehicle has been driven a little more than 140,000 kilometers in its history, which is a really low value for diesel vehicles of this series. All displays are clearly visible, as well as the instruments work without complications.

The Mercedes Benz 300 D is powered by a 3-litre diesel engine controlled by a 5-speed gearbox. The machine brings 80 hp (65 KW) to the road, accelerates from 0 to 100 in 18 seconds and reaches a top speed of 155 km/h. Defects in the drive and other technology are not present, as well as the last service in June 2022 showed that the underbody is in good condition and the rust protection is effective.

In recent years, the condition of the Mercedes Benz 300 D has been regularly checked and minor impairments have been eliminated immediately. In this way, major repairs could be avoided, which are not pending even at the current time. In this auction, a real perennial favorite of automotive history is offered. The Mercedes Benz W123 combines classic and modern in equal measure, while the traditional body shape with the chrome-plated bumpers and the forward-looking technology with its safety components and high suitability for everyday use form a perfect symbiosis. The balanced ratio is an attractive combination for many collectors and friends of this series, and with this 300 D a vehicle is acquired whose performance zenith is far from being reached.