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Est: £4,000 - £6,000

1980 MERCEDES 230 E W123 AUTOMATIC - ONE FAMILY OWNED FROM NEW

United Kingdom • 19 Oct 2026 • Lot 2

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AI Listing Summary

A one-family owned 1980 Mercedes 230E Automatic with low mileage and desirable factory sunroof. It has been repainted and had a new cylinder head, but some minor electrical items and the speedometer need recommissioning.

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Condition 

7

Good condition, minor electrical issues

/ 10

Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

15229

Odometer:

97,515 miles

Reg Number:

JBL 21W

RHD/LHD:

LHD

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 underside ...

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£1,430

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£7,225

Median Price (Since 2020)

£30,176

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