£8,232
1984 Mercedes-Benz 230E (W123)
United Kingdom • 14 Sept 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1984 Mercedes-Benz 230E (W123) is a well-preserved, one-family-owned classic with 72,600 miles. It features a 2.3-liter engine, five-speed manual transmission, and numerous original components, making it a desirable and appreciating example of Mercedes' legendary build quality.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in remarkable order throughout, with only a couple of minor blemishes. The interior is very clean, and the underside is also in good condition. The original spare and tool kit appear unused. However, the driver's seat shows some signs of wear, and the car has been off the road in storage for a period of time.
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Manual
Transmission:
1232232A157967
Chassis No:
Odometer:
72,652 miles
B697YWN
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
1984 Mercedes-Benz 230E (W123) One-family-owned from new and in remarkable order throughout; only 72,600 miles; driven 70 miles to the sale; on the button manual example of this appreciating classic Considered to be one of the most successful selling Mercedes ever, the venerable and hardy W123 series sold more than 2.7 million units during its ten year lifetime before production ended in 1986.
This corking August 1984 example was supplied by Nayland Motors of Swansea and comes to us in 230E form, finished in silver-blue metallic, and sits upon its original optional 14” Mexican hat alloy wheels and has been in sole family ownership since new with just three owners – Husband, wife then son-in-law.
Under the bonnet we find the M102 E23 2.3 litre fuel injected (hence the E in the model identity) four-cylinder petrol engine which develops 134bhp and 205NM of torque driving the rear wheels via five-speed manual transmission – enough for a sprint to 60mph in c.11 seconds and onto a top spee...
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£1,430
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,578
Median Price (Since 2020)
£30,176
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 10 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
72,734 miles
Registration Date
1984-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 11 2025 with 72,734 miles
Failed
On Jan 22 2025 with 72,713 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory:
- EXHAUST RUBBER SNAPPED
Passed
On Jul 15 2022 with 72,614 miles
Passed
On Oct 20 2021 with 72,576 miles
Passed
On Nov 15 2012 with 72,393 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Nov 07 2011 with 71,549 miles
Failed
On Nov 07 2011 with 71,547 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Nov 15 2010 with 70,630 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Nov 19 2009 with 68,964 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Oct 17 2008 with 67,451 miles
Failed
On Oct 16 2008 with 67,451 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Oct 18 2007 with 65,838 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Sep 26 2006 with 63,687 miles
Passed
On Sep 27 2005 with 60,801 miles
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