1985 Mercedes Benz 300d Turbo Diesel Excellent Condition Low Miles on 2040-cars
Woodbury, Connecticut, United States
Body Type:Sedan
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5 cyl 3.0 Liter OHC
Fuel Type:Diesel
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 5
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: 300-Series
Trim: Turbo Diesel
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player
Drive Type: Rear wheel
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 113,000
Exterior Color: Burgundy
Interior Color: Brown
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
1985 Mercedes Benz 300D-T finished in Cabernet Red Metallic with Palomino MB Tex. This car has had only two owners. The second owner had purchased the car on 5-2-1986 pre-owned from Continental Mercedes of Fairfield, CT and had kept the car until her recent passing at 92 years old. This car was the owner's pride and joy and it shows. The condition is beautiful both inside and out. It has always been garaged and faithfully maintained. This is the last and best year of the W123 300D, one of the most durable cars Mercedes has ever produced.
The exterior of the car is in very good condition. The paint holds a deep shine with no fading. The paint is all original and the car has not been involved in any accidents. I can see one spot of surface rust (pictured), about half the size of a half dollar. It is the only rust I can see on the car. The rockers and jack points are rust free. The car was not used in the winter months after 1986. There are some dings and scratches that you would expect to see on a car driven by an elderly owner, however, the hand full of imperfections do not take away from the dazzling condition of the car. I will be happy to send close up photos of the most noticeable wear. All glass, chrome and rubber trim are in very good condition and have no damage. An additional antenna had been added to support a CB radio that had been installed by the original owner. The wheels had been protected with dust shields so they have been well preserved against brake dust.
The interior of the car is in excellent condition. The MB Tex upholstery is in near perfect condition. There are no holes or tears and the deep color and texture is are strong as a result of having been garaged. The driver's seat has had additional padding added as the owner was more comfortable with it firm rather than springy. You cannot tell by looking at it and it could easily be removed. The dash is in very good shape, I can see an extremely small crack (1/4 inch) from the corner of the passenger speaker cover. The headliner sits perfectly with no sign of sag. The plastic window trim on the doors shows extremely faint signs of shrink, if any. The wood is in very good condition, holding deep and bright color and showing very few cracks in the finish. This car has not been smoked in and has no strange odors. The carpets are free from any noticeable dirt or stains as they have been covered by mats since new and show no fade.
Mechanically, the car is in excellent condition. The engine is very powerful and the turbo pulls strong. The transmission shifts smoothly. The suspension and steering are tight. There are no strange noises or rattles. There are no stains on the garage floor underneath it. All interior functions, with the exception of the rear passenger window, work as they should. Power locks, cruise control, climate control, sunroof, lights etc. work as they should. Heat is hot and A/C is cold. Tires and brakes are very recent and have plenty of life left. The car has an aftermarket alarm that had been installed when it was new. I have the key to it and it operates as it should. I have one key to the car, all manuals that came with it, data plate, and original window sticker.
These cars have a legendary reputation for their comfort, engineering, build quality and longevity. This 300D is a very rare find being in excellent condition and having only 113k original miles. Most of these cars that are left have close to 300k on them and show considerable wear. This car has been very well preserved and is in very impressive condition. I have tried to describe the car as thoroughly and accurately as possible. If you have any further questions, would like specific photos or would like to see the car, please let me know.
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