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£20,283

Blue-Plate 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220D 4-Speed

United States • 8 Jun 2026

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AI Listing Summary

This 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220D, a California blue-plate special, boasts recent mechanical servicing and paint correction, presenting well with its light beige exterior and cognac interior. While the odometer was repaired and shows 35k miles, records dating back to 1979 and a four-speed manual transmission add to its classic appeal, though air conditioning requires attention.

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Condition 

7

The car has had paint correction and recent servicing, including valve adjustments, engine mount replacement, and brake work. However, there are noted flaws around the vehicle, a repaired odometer showing 35k miles, and an estimated cost for air conditioning recommissioning. The steering center link and stabilizer were replaced, but there is some seepage from the oil filter housing.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

11511010233062

Odometer:

35,000 miles

Reg Number:

104 FFJ

RHD/LHD:

LHD

2.2-Liter Diesel Inline-Four Four-Speed Manual Transmission Light Beige Paint Cognac MB-Tex Upholstery 14" Steel Wheels w/Painted Covers Becker Europa AM/FM Radio Owner's Manual & Records Dating to 1979
This 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220D has been registered in California since new, and it is said to have been kept in a collection by its second owner until it was acquired by the seller from an estate in 2026.

Subsequent work has included servicing its 2.2-liter diesel inline-four, independent suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, steering, and the linkage for its four-speed manual transmission.

The car is finished in light beige over cognac MB-Tex upholstery, and it has fog lights, 14″ steel wheels with painted covers, and a Becker AM/FM radio.

This W115 220D shows 35k miles on its repaired odometer, and it is offered with an owner’s manual, records dating to 1979, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The car still wears blue and yellow California license plates, and it was f...

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£2,090

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£8,012

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£33,117

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