This eye catching 230CE coupe is a fine example of the breed with much going for it.

First and foremost, those in the know consider the 230CE as a real sweet spot in the jumble of permutations that were available.

The 2,299cc M102 engine featuring here strikes an optimal balance between performance, economy, and reliability.

Originally rated with a 134 bhp power output, this made for sprightly progress with a top speed easily exceeding 110 mph and fuel consumption in the mid-twenties.

Specific to this example, however, is its amazingly modest mileage to date and its equally moderate owner count to boot.

On the day of our shoot a mere 54,956 miles were troubling the six digit VDO odometer – a little under 1,400 miles a year on average.

Remarkble.

A rare situation indeed for these cars which are renowned for covering globe lapping mileages with consummate ease.

Likewise just four registered keepers to date are noted with the first two covering the first 38 years of this C123’s li...