1983 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Auto
VIC • Dealer used
51
Odometer218,614km
Body typeWagon
FuelDiesel
TransmissionAutomatic
Comments from the dealer
Introduced in 1975, the W123 Mercedes would go on to dominate the world with its rock solid build quality and million-mile reliability. Wherever you go, you will find survivor W123s doing the daily grind as taxis, yet a clean, unmolested example looks a million dollars and doesn’t look out of place no matter how nice the neighbourhood.
The S123 Wagon, built from mid-1978, was Mercedes’ first official, factory built estate car, and was a massive hit, with Mercedes building nearly 200,000 units. All were equiped with standard self levelling rear suspension, allowing for large loads to be carried, or even for use as a stylish and luxurious tow-car.
This example is a five-seater, with a chrome roof rack, immaculate roll-up luggage cover and a pull out luggage net/dog guard, and both its interior and exterior have shrugged off its 218,612 kilometres. Painted in the period-perfect (876) Zypressengün, or Cypress Green, with an unmarked Light Brown cloth interior, this 300TD looks and feels like a family summer road trip.
In 2022 the car benefitted from a massive mechanical overhaul at Northern Prestige, including the fitment of a Turbocharger to bring performance and refinement in line with the later factory turbodiesel cars. Given increased traffic speeds this is a welcome addition and the car now performs as well as it looks and is ready for its next collector owner to share many family adventures.
The original books are comprehensively stamped and there are delightful period touches like a Mercedes leather pouch for the spare keys and original swatches for cloth and paint, even a German-language manual for the factory tow-bar.
Although they made many W123s, the wagons are far rarer than the sedans, and finding an immaculate example is becoming more difficult. Don’t miss out on this iconic TurboDiesel luxury wagon.
Car details
øVehicle description
S123 Wagon 5dr Auto 4sp 3.0Di
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Green
Interior colour
Beige
Body type
Wagon, 5 doors, 5 seats
Transmission
4 speed Automatic
Engine
5 cylinders, Diesel Aspirated, 3.0L
Registration plate
Check with seller
VIN
123456JSHS919234H
Build date
January 1983
Compliance date
March 1983
Dealer stock ID
1040
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
2998cc
Engine Size (L)
3.0L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
5
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Engine Code
OM617.912
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
4
Gear Type
Automatic
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Mechanical
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4730mm
Width
1790mm
Height
1420mm
Other
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launch Year
1983
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
123
Series
S123
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
5
Seat Capacity
5
Body Style
Wagon
Probationary plate status +
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
New South Wales
Check with relevant authority
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Referred
South Australia
Referred
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2025
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