Mercedes Benz W120 180 C Ponton (1962)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 214 photos
  • Video
• Last service 02/2026
• H license plate

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1962
• First registration: Germany, September 18, 1962
• Engine: 1.9-liter inline-four with carburetor, 68 PS (50 kW)
• Transmission: 4-speed manual transmission with steering wheel-mounted shifters
• Exterior color: Silver/Black, originally blue
• Interior: Red, black carpet
• TÜV valid through September 2027, H license plate
• Features:
  • Radio with antenna
  • Fog lights with yellow lenses
  • Heater with blower
  • Front hinged windows
  • Whitewall tires
  • Wheel covers
  • Spare tire

Condition

Exterior

• The exterior color is silver with a black roof, black hood, and black trunk lid
• The vehicle was completely repainted for aesthetic reasons; it was originally blue
• The body is in good condition with only slight signs of wear due to age
• There is no known accident damage
• There is some light surface rust

Interior

• The interior features red seats and door panels, as well as black carpet
• The interior is in good condition with age-related signs of wear; it has been partially restored
• All features are in working order except for the radio, which is not functioning

Mechanics

• The vehicle is roadworthy and registered with an “H” license plate
• The engine is original and has not been overhauled
• Engine: [TO BE CLARIFIED: Carburetor and cold start]
• Transmission: [TO BE CLARIFIED: 2nd gear pops out]
• The tires date from 1992 and showed no signs of deterioration during the workshop inspection in February 2026
• Vehicle inspection (HU) on September 29, 2025, at TÜV NORD with no apparent defects; braking performance passed without issue
• Last maintenance: 02/2026

History

Ownership History

• Since 02/2026: current owner (Germany)
• July 2023 to February 2026: Owner in Germany
• 10/2013 to 07/2023: Owner in Germany
• December 2005 to October 2013: Owner in Germany
• Three previous owners are listed in Part II of the Certificate of Registration
• Mileage: current odometer reading 87,634 km, cannot be verified

Service History

• 08/2026: Fuel system troubleshooting; fuel system and carburetor inspected; distributor secured; ignition re-adjusted; Auge Mobile Hamburg
• 08/2026: Engine running issues diagnosed; spark plugs, distributor cap, distributor rotor, and ignition contacts replaced; ignition timing, CO level, and idle speed adjusted; Auge Mobile Hamburg
• 02/2026 at 86,889 km: Oil change with filter, brake fluid replaced, lubrication service, engine inspected and adjusted, breaker points and spark plugs replaced, heater repaired (blower motors correctly installed), engine mounts and crankcase ventilation hose replaced, Mirbach & Seemann Young- & Oldtimer Service Hamburg
• No service record available

Documents

• Certificate of Registration, Part I & Part II
• Previous Certificate of Registration, Part II (canceled)
• TÜV NORD vehicle inspection report dated 09/2025
• KÜS vehicle inspection report from 10/2020
• Repair shop invoice from Mirbach & Seemann dated 02/2026
• Two repair shop invoices from Auge Mobile dated 08/2026
• Vehicle tax assessment notice dated 02/2026

Summary

For sale is a Mercedes-Benz 180 C Ponton (W120) first registered in September 1962 in Germany. The 1.9-liter inline-four-cylinder engine produces 68 PS and is paired with a 4-speed manual transmission with steering wheel-mounted shifters. The vehicle, originally blue, has been completely repainted in silver and black. The body is in very good condition with slight age-related signs of wear; there is some light surface rust. The partially restored red interior is well-maintained with age-related signs of wear. The radio is not working, and the tires date from 1992. The odometer reads 87,634 km; the total mileage cannot be verified. There is no service record book, but workshop invoices from 2026 are available. The vehicle inspection (HU) is valid through September 2027. The vehicle is intended for buyers looking for a registered Ponton with an “H” license plate.