Est: £30,000 - £35,000
1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 CE Coupe
United Kingdom • 17 Jun 2026 • Lot 158P
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This Mercedes-Benz W123 Coupe, known as 'The Black Pearl,' was restored by W123 World in 2022-2023 and is finished in Blauchwarz Metallic.
Acquired post-restoration for £50,000, it has since been part of a private collection, suggesting it's a well-maintained example.
Condition
8
Restored in 2022-2023; well-maintained.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
WDB1232432A257186
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
B115 YYT
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Black Pearl - Restored by W123 World.
Registration No: B115 YYTChassis No: WDB1232432A257186MOT: Exempt
Supplied new by Mercedes-Benz Park Lane Normand (Mayfair) Ltd
Finished in the rare and desirable colour of Blauchwarz Metallic (Blue-Black)
Known to renowned marque specialists W123 World for some twenty years before they comprehensively restored it in 2022-2023
Acquired by the vendor for £50,000 post completion and part of a private collection ever since
Surely one of the best RHD W123 Coupes extant?
Introduced in 1975, Mercedes-Benz's W123 series cars perpetuated the marque's enviable reputation for engineering integrity.
Well built with a sense of solidity missing from today's model range, the W123 cars featured all round independent coil sprung suspension, disc brakes and power steering.
Devoid of exterior plastic trim and regarded by some as the last of the 'chrome era' Mercedes, W123s have begun to attract a cult following.
Offering the best compromise between perform...
Points of note
£1,050
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,670
Median Price (Since 2020)
£172,368
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 03 2024
Latest MOT Mileage
74,382 miles
Registration Date
1985-06-06
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 04 2023 with 74,382 miles
Passed
On Mar 28 2022 with 73,832 miles
There were 12 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 12 2010 with 73,609 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
User Entered:
- slight under body surface corrosion
Failed
On May 06 2010 with 73,374 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
User Entered:
- signs of surface corrosion all under the vehicle
- All rear cv gators have signs of perishing
- very slight play in both the rear wheels
Passed
On Apr 25 2009 with 72,750 miles
Failed
On Apr 18 2009 with 72,684 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Passed
On Apr 18 2008 with 70,028 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
User Entered:
- nearside rear tyre has sign's of perishing
- sign's of perishing on both the rear outer CV gator's
- sign's of surface corrosion all under the vehicle
- slight play in the nearside front wheel
- nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge
- slight play in the offside rear wheel
Passed
On Jan 12 2007 with 66,971 miles
Failed
On Jan 11 2007 with 66,971 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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