1980 | Mercedes-Benz 230 C
A great Car to buy
$39,427
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1980 | Mercedes-Benz 230 C
A great Car to buy
$39,427
1980 | Mercedes-Benz 230 C
A great Car to buy
$39,427
Private seller
Description
Description
The Mercedes-Benz 123 series—or W 123 for short—was a line of passenger cars produced by Daimler-Benz AG between November 1975 and January 1986, with a total production run of 2.7 million vehicles. It was the predecessor to the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and belonged to the upper-medium vehicle segment.
Eighteen months after the launch of the sedan, the two-door coupé version—featuring a slightly shortened wheelbase (C 123)—was introduced.
Delivery times for the new W 123 stretched to as long as three years; consequently, buyers sometimes paid more than 5,000 DM above the list price for new car contracts just to get their hands on the model sooner. Even nearly-new cars were frequently resold at a premium.
Rectangular halogen headlights distinguished the top-tier models—the 300 TD Turbodiesel, the 280/280 E, and the coupés. Visually, these models could also be identified by chrome-accented rubber strips beneath the taillights, matte-black ventilation grilles in front of the windshield, and Zebrano wood trim on the dashboard. The coupé lacked a B-pillar, creating an elegant, uninterrupted side profile.
This series was the first to feature a reinforced passenger cell, high-strength steels, a crumple zone, and reinforced doors.
In 1980, the 123 series recorded a total of 202,252 registrations, while the VW Golf saw 200,892 new registrations.
The series established Mercedes' reputation for absolute reliability. That was likely the very reason why production was eventually discontinued. Series production of the C 123 ended in the summer of 1985. A total of 99,884 vehicles of this type were built between June 1977 and August 1985.
The vehicle offered here was purchased by my father in 1980; I was present at the time of delivery. The original order and delivery documents are available. The vehicle is in excellent condition, and everything works properly.
It features a rare column-mounted gear selector combined with an automatic transmission.
The engine, transmission, rear axle assembly, chassis frame, intake manifold, and carburetor have never required replacement. The speedometer cable was replaced at 135,000 km, and the driver's door was replaced in 2025. The interior upholstery—in the "Date" (Dattel) color—is original.
As shown in the photos, the hood hinge mounts, battery tray, and engine bay are free of rust.
In 1998, the radio and antenna were replaced with a model that included a telephone; the original Becker radio is included.
Condition & Registration
Condition & Registration
- Condition category
- Authentic
- MOT
- MOT until
- 03/2027
- Historical license plate
- Registered
- Ready to drive
- Accident free
Self assessments
Engine (Seller assessment)
★★★★☆
Paintwork (Seller assessment)
★★★★☆
Interior (Seller assessment)
★★★★☆
Technique (Seller assessment)
★★★★☆
Inspection Report
Inspection Report
- Report available
- Condition grade
- 2
- Report provider
- Dekra
Condition grade2
Documents & Invoices (1)
Documents & Invoices (1)
Technical Details
Technical Details
Vehicle data
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model series
- 123
- Model name
- 230 C
- Manufacturer code
- W 123
- First registration date
- 04/1980
- Year of manufacture
- 1980
- Mileage (read)
- 138,936 km
- Chassis number
- WDB12304312018423
- Engine number
- Not provided
- Gearbox number
- Not provided
- Matching numbers
- Yes
- Number of owners
- 1
Technical details
- Body style
- Coupe
- Power (kW/hp)
- 80/109
- Cubic capacity (cm³)
- 2307
- Cylinders
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Steering
- Left (LHD)
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Gears
- 4
- Transmission
- Rear
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Individual Configuration
Individual Configuration
- Exterior color
- White
- Power Assisted Steering
- Yes
- Central locking
- Yes
- Interior color
- Others
- Interior material
- Part leather
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