KEY FACTS This W123-generation Mercedes-Benz 230 TE is a desirable classic tourer, with the lesser-seen manual gearbox.

Under the bonnet is a 2.3-litre inline-four with fuel injection, sending around 136hp to the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission.

Originally a German-market example, this left-hand drive 230 TE was first registered with the DVLA in October 1996.

The car has benefited from a major £25,000 refurbishment programme in recent years.

The odometer indicates 233,568 kilometres (145,132 miles) from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This 230 TE is finished in the timeless hue of Silver Blue metallic over a blue fabric and MB-Tex-trimmed interior, punctuated by black textured inlays on the dashboard.

It rides on 14-inch steel wheels with polished trims featuring body-coloured centres, which are fitted with Kumho Solus KH15 and Dunlop SP Sport 200 tyres.

Features include a heated rear window, rear headrests, a folding bench seat in the rear, metal roof rails, basic ...