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Mercedes-Benz 300-Series 300TD (1985)
for sale

Price: US $6,850.00

Description:

POSTED WITH NO RESERVE.
1985 Mercedes 300 TD Turbo Diesel wagon. W123 platform, OM617 engine, RWD. 4DR Touring Edition. 110, 730 miles. Deep Blue w/Blue interior. Power windows, vacuum locks, manual seats and sun-roof. Car comes with only 1 key.
Car purchased as part of an estate in June/2015.
Car was owned up until June of this year by the second owner who owned the car for 30 years. He bought the car from a Mercedes dealer as a certified pre-owned car on 5/19/90 with 61, 297 miles, as documented in ppwk.
Comes with owner's manual and maintenance booklet. Original build specification sheet included in booklet. Car was meticulously maintained by Mercedes Dealership service and a Mercedes mechanic with documentation of scheduled service up until the last documented mileage of 100300 in 2001. One other service receipt for the 110000 mile service done in 2011. Since 2011, the car was mainly stored and only driven a total of 500 miles.
VINCheck Pro Vehicle History Report run on 7/19/15. No issued found. Ebay's AutoCheck has reported minor to moderate damage to rear-left quarter panel in 2002. Duplicate title has been corrected. Car comes with clear, original title and VIN report.
Condition as we know it: Brand new Mercedes Battery purchased July/15. Car starts and runs beautifully. Power windows work great. Interior is in very good condition, non-smoking owner, upholstery is clean and free of rips or punctures, only minor marks. Dash instruments work appropriately including at start up (see video). Carpet is also in great shape, minor stains and marks. Headliner and doors are very clean.
Car was garage kept, never saw snow, rarely rain, according to family. Body is in very good condition, no dents. door jams are clean as a whistle. Color is bright and rich. See condition exceptions below.
CONDITION ISSUES AS WE KNOW THEM:
Small spots of surface rust on fender-well edges (pictured).
Rust spot on fender at trim edge (pictured 2nd to last. This is the largest spot of rust on car)
Another small spot of rust at edge of rear-passenger side window (pictured last).
Light oxidation/fogging of paint on hood.
Minor nicks and marks on body.
Radio and antenna are not currently working.
Front passenger seat sinks when occupied as springs are wearing.
Back seat cushion upholstery is freed in part from seats. Plastic lip that tucks into seat in these spots is cracked or missing (pictured).
Small line of crazing/cracking around dash panel on dash (pictured).
Small mar or repair to upholstery on inside of rear-driver's side door panel (pictured).
We have not serviced or cleaned the car beyond a surface wipe and vacuum. Car is sold AS IS, with no warranty expressed or promised.
Car available for in-person inspection, if requested. Also happy to answer any questions, if I am able.
More pics available by request.
Please have funds available if bidding. $500.00 deposit due within 24 hours of auction end. Payment in full due within 7 days of auction end via PayPal. Car located in Mentor Ohio, 44060 near main freeway access. No shipping or freight is offered but happy to work with buyer's shipper.Car must be picked-up within 2 weeks of auction end unless arrangements agreed to before end of auction.
The legendary OM617 Turbo Diesel is one of the most reliable engines ever built. The engines are known to be nearly indestructible and can be easily converted to alternative fuels. 1985 Was the final year of the W123 platform.
When the W123 went out of production in 1986 it had surpassed the Stroke Eight as the bestselling Mercedes-Benz with more than 2.5 million cars sold. Mercedes built the car to last, and many are still on the road today.

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