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Mercedes-Benz E-Class
W123 - W123
1982 MERCEDES 240D (W123)
1982
104,796 miles
Automatic
Petrol
Price on request
Estimate: £5,000 - £6,000
Description
Sat 11 & Sun 12 April This white Mercedes 240D, offers a rare opportunity to acquire a UK-market, diesel-engined W123 with manual transmission, which survives in lovely overall condition with a tidy blue half-leather interior, and equipped with a sunroof. Its V5C indicates only one former keeper, the second having purchased it when it was just a few months old in January 1983, and owning it for the rest of his life. It is now being sold on behalf of his estate, with 104,796 miles showing on the...
About the 240D
The W123 240 D (1976-1985) used the OM616 2.4-litre diesel with 65-72hp. Legendary durability - many have exceeded 500,000 miles. The definitive taxi/fleet car of its era.
Known Issues to Watch For
Engine: M102/M115 four reliable. M110/M123 six excellent. OM616/OM617 diesel legendary - properly maintained examples run forever. Body: Rust is the critical W123 concern - check floors, sills, inner wings, wheel arches, boot floor. Subframe mounts. Vacuum: Various systems use vacuum - check for leaks affecting locks, climate. Transmission: 722.3 auto very reliable. Manual available. Suspension: Ball joints, control arms. Self-levelling rear on estates. Wiring: Pre-biodegradable era - generally reliable. General: Perhaps the best-built Mercedes ever. Rust-free examples command premium prices.
Desirable Options
Six-cylinder or turbodiesel engine, Estate body (T-Model), Manual gearbox (rare), Good rust-free bodywork (critical), Cloth or leather interior, Service history, Known history
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower72 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1982
Mileage104,796 miles
Body StyleSedan
Production Info
GenerationW123
Listing Source
Anglia Car Auctions
Auction
Auction Date
Saturday, 11 April 2026
Starts at 10:00
14 days until auction
Estimate
£5,000 - £6,000
Location
United Kingdom
Price on request
1982104,796 milesAutomatic