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£6,900 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1980 MERCEDES 230 E W123 AUTOMATIC - ONE FAMILY OWNED FROM NEW
UK • 19 Oct 2026 • Lot 2
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Mercedes 230 E W123 boasts a rare one-family ownership history and presents attractively with a repainted exterior and exceptional interior. It has undergone significant mechanical work, including a new cylinder head, but requires minor recommissioning for electrical items and the speedometer.
Condition
7
The car is described as having an exceptional interior and being very well presented with a repainted exterior. However, it also has minor electrical items needing recommissioning and a non-working speedometer, which prevent it from being rated higher than 'Very Good'.
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97,515 miles
15229
RHD
United Kingdom
Automatic
JBL 21W
1980
Auction
Description
1980 MERCEDES 230 E AUTOMATIC - ONE FAMILY OWNED FROM NEW A particularly appealing example of Mercedes-Benz’s iconic W123, presented in an attractive light Primrose Yellow and, perhaps most importantly, having remained within the same family from new.
Originally purchased by the first owner, the Mercedes subsequently passed to his wife and then to his brother-in-law, meaning it has enjoyed genuine one-family ownership throughout its life. This is an increasingly rare and desirable provenance for a 46-year-old Mercedes and gives the car a particularly interesting history. Showing 97,515 miles, the car is very well presented, with an exceptional interior that has clearly been well cared for.
The specification includes the desirable factory-fitted sunroof, while the light-coloured cabin complements the Primrose Yellow exterior particularly well. The car has been repainted at some stage during its life, and presents very attractively as a result. The wheel arches are clean and the under...
Price Analysis vs Other (W123) 230 Es
£1,430
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,900
Median Price (Since 2020)
£30,176
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous (W123) 230 E Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 30th Sept 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
97,490 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 1st Oct 2022, 97,490 miles
Passed
On 7th Sept 2021, 97,479 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust corroded and weak rear box
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- reverse lights not working
- Nearside steering idler bush worn
Passed
On 15th Sept 2020, 97,269 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- reverse lights not working
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear exhaust box corroded and weak
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 17th Sept 2019, 97,123 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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