1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 300D AUTOMATIC W123

1985

120,748 miles

Automatic

Petrol

£7,500 – £9,500

Estimate range

Bidding ends 28 Sept at 19:20

Listing Source

Humbert & Ellis

Auction

Auction Date

Monday, 28 September 2026

Starts at 11:00

Ends at 19:20

2 days remaining

Estimate

£7,500 - £9,500

Location

United Kingdom

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Buyer notes

Shows 120,748 miles on the odometer.
Powered by a five-cylinder diesel engine with an automatic transmission.
Finished in factory Signal Red paint code 568.

Requires mechanical attention after extended dry storage.
The vehicle was last MOT tested in 2012.

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Description

1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 300D AUTOMATIC W123 A handsome and increasingly collectible example of Mercedes-Benz’s renowned W123 300D saloon presented in smart Signal Red, the period factory colour associated with Mercedes-Benz paint code 568. Showing 120,748 miles, this automatic 300D has spent some considerable time in dry storage and was last MOT tested in 2012. Prior to being laid up, the car was starting, running and driving. The vehicle appears very solid overall, with very good panels throughout, ...

About the 300D

The W123 300 D (1976-1985) used the OM617 3.0-litre diesel with 80-88hp (turbodiesel 125hp). Legendary durability and economy. World-record mileage holders.

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