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£13,457
1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo
United States • 10 Jun 2026
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AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo W123 has accumulated 145k miles and presents well in Smoke Silver Metallic with Palomino MB-Tex interior. It features desirable options like a sunroof and a rebuilt Becker stereo with Bluetooth, and has seen recent mechanical attention including a valve adjustment and numerous component replacements.
While the car boasts a clean Carfax report and extensive recent servicing, there are noted cosmetic imperfections such as exterior blemishes and a patch on the driver's seat. The cruise control also functions intermittently, suggesting some minor attention may still be needed.
Condition
7
The car has had significant mechanical work done, including a valve adjustment and replacement of various components. Cosmetically, the wheels were refinished and some minor repairs like seat netting were addressed. However, there is a video showing exterior blemishes and a patch on the driver's seat upholstery, along with intermittently functioning cruise control, indicating it's not in near-perfect condition.
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Transmission:
Automatic
Chassis No:
WDBAB33C7FA230433
Odometer:
145,000 miles
Reg Number:
225PVC
RHD/LHD:
LHD
3.0‑Liter Turbodiesel Inline‑Five Four‑Speed Automatic Transmission Smoke Silver Metallic Paint Palomino MB‑Tex Upholstery 14" Bundt Alloy Wheels Sunroof Becker Cassette Stereo w/Bluetooth Automatic Climate Control Central Locking Manufacturer's Literature Service Records
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo was purchased new by a US service member in Germany, and it remained registered in the original owner’s family until it was acquired out of Washington state by the seller in 2024.
Subsequent work included rebuilding the Becker stereo with a Bluetooth module, a valve adjustment, refinishing the 14″ Bundy alloy wheels, installing H4 headlights, repairing the netting on the front seat backs, and replacing the heater mono valve, overload protection relay, battery, filters, shift rod bushings, instrumentation bulbs, and assorted air conditioning, steering, and brake components.
Finished in Smoke Silver Metallic over Palomino MB-Tex, the car is powered by a 3.0-liter turbodiesel inline-...
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£2,622
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,271
Median Price (Since 2020)
£13,986
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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