UK-original 1982 Mercedes 230CE

34,200 miles. In Astral Silver

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1982 Mercedes 230CE W123 / C123

Astral Silver and Blue vinyl/ cloth

UK car with 5 former keepers

Indicated 34, 500 miles

Tax and MOT exempt. ULEZ compliant

Original and usable condition with around £6k recent spend.

The service history is partial, with service book from 1999 and invoices since 2016. Note the mileage is consistent with the last 17 years of MOTs

Last MOT at 34, 130 miles was passed with no advisories, with new front brake discs, pads, and anti-roll bar bushes.

Last service at 33, 917 miles with new spark plugs, distributor and rotor arms, belts, battery, rocker cover gasket…

Fair interior condition, with automatic gearbox, electric sunroof and windows. Some general signs of wear and tear, in line with the car’s age.

Note that rear quarter windows and radio aerial are inoperative, but no other known electrical issues.

Paintwork in fair condition with no known bodywork damage, but bonnet may need respraying at some point.

Exterior trim has light scuffs and scratches on window chrome strips and wheels.

Recently had paint and rust removal to wheel arches, with some rubber strips renewed on windows.

Overall, a stylish and reliable classic, that can be used “as is” or with some improvements addressed over time.