Mercedes-Benz 200 in Beige 1984 for £6,995

Description

1984/B Mercedes-Benz W123 200 4 door saloon, the car is finished in period beige with tan cloth interior. This example has the superb 1984cc petrol engine coupled with a 4 speed manual gearbox. These cars are legendary for their durability and the W123 is a car still seen fairly often on modern roads. Its little wonder - these were a perfectly primed machine - a true do-everything car that rapidly spread across the world - becoming particularly popular in Africa. They were the perfect taxi-cab, too, with many drivers reporting mileages of 1,000,000km during their tenures. This example has been in the same family since it was bought brand new in 1984. The car has been well-maintained, with regular services and a history of receipts for work carried out. The original paintwork has been preserved, with only remedial work done over the years - resulting in a fabulous, eminently usable classic. Highlights, Family-owned since new, with a traceable history, Original paintwork, never fully resprayed, Regularly serviced with a history of receipts for work carried out, Original Mercedes hubcaps still intact, Professionally detailed, History, Bought brand new by the owners father in 1984 from Arlington Mercedes in Bedford, Original delivery note shows the delivery date as 21/12/1984, Passed between family members to current ownership in 2020, 3 former registered keepers - all family members, Original Service book stamped by Mercedes to 74,000 miles, Receipts for work carried out for the next 100,000 miles - right up to the present day, Currently indicates 174,985 miles, Central locking had an overhaul a few years ago, New battery a few years ago, MOT valid until June 2024, Condition, Car is in excellent condition, Has only had remedial paintwork over the years, Paintwork in excellent condition with no/very little visible rust, Chrome work is also original and looks nice, No noticeable parking dings in the doors, Lines and panels are straight and true, All panel gaps are even and original, Has all 4 original Mercedes matching hubcaps, No issues with the underside, which is solid with no areas of concern, Never had any welding or other remedial work undertaken, Internally, the car is excellent, Drivers and passenger seats have some marks and show signs of heavy wear], Drivers seat springs are worn, Rear seat is in excellent condition, All seat adjustments work, Sunroof is mechanical and has not been opened for many years, Condition of sunroof seals cannot be guaranteed, All windows have manual winders and work as they should, Passenger electric mirror adjustment works, All switches, dials, and mechanicals work as they should, Gas operated central locking, Mechanics, 1997cc M102 I4 powerplant, 4-speed manual transmission, Engine bay in good condition, Mechanically sound, Exhaust is fine, Clutch and gearbox are smooth and work as they should, Minor oil leak picked up at MOT, In summary this car is in lovely original condition and is a joy to drive. Please See *** for more information and pictures.