Mercedes 230E W123 manual 1985 classic For Sale

A reluctant sale of a car I've really enjoyed.

If you're searching for a W123 then you know what it's about. Legendary 80s Mercedes build quality, timeless lines and a really lovely drive. A completely usable classic going up in price but still excellent value for money for now.

This example is the popular 230E, the best of the petrol motors - more power than the 200, not a nightmare for parts like the 280 - paired with the 5-speed manual gearbox in one of the best colours. I've done a few runs down to the coast and back and it is a dream on motorways. Also fun around town. Basically incredibly competent everywhere and feels like a modern car. Very reasonable MPG too.

Quite a simple spec with manual windows, no AC, ABS or sunroof, but this is a positive on a classic. The interior is in excellent condition and very blue.

MOT'd until August. If you check the records online you can see she's past the last two with no advisories. The last owner (a Bentley restorer) was fastidious with servicing and it has seen the same well regarded Mercedes specialist (H A Lock) for most of its life including the most recent service. Mechanically she's excellent and runs wonderfully with no smoke or oil use. There's no rot or rust, with arches being redone in the past to very high standard by Panelrama (an Aston Martin Specialist) so she's extremely sound structurally too.

Negative points are a cracked plastic front arch liner (I have a replacement for both sides but haven't fitted it) and the passenger door lock not working with the key (the pneumatic system works perfectly). The mileage is 200, 000, so not even halfway done for a W123.

A change in personal circumstances leads me to sell it but I'm not in any rush so no silly offers. Located in N15.

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