Description:

This 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D was constructed in 07/81 and was purchased new in Memphis. To the best of my knowledge, the car is a homebody and has lived its whole life as a Memphian. I have service records from new until 1989 (95,000 miles) as well as the original build tag and order invoice. It remains in good overall condition and has new tires with less than 1,000 miles and a brand-new battery.

Major Specifications/Options
o Exterior color - Code 737 Classical White
o Interior Color - Code 132 Blue MB-Tex
o Sunroof (currently not operable)
o Cruise control
o Air Conditioning

Mechanical/Electrical Condition

Engine/Transmission
o The 2.4L Inline Four Diesel engine starts easily cold or hot.
o The engine feels healthy despite the miles. The car responds well to full throttle, something you will get quite used to using as a W123 owner. It had 67 HP when new and that was ever so long ago!
o Transmission shifts smoothly both up and down. No leaks from the transmission.
o The odometer shows 184,000 miles, but is inoperable. My guess is it is somewhere in the low 200's.

Climate Control
o The climate control works in every position, but does not blow cold.

Electrics
o New battery
o The driver's side window switch has been replaced and all four windows go up and down easily.
o The turn signal/wiper stalk has been replaced, albeit with a non-cruise control part. The turn signals work well and the wipers perform great at all speeds.
o The sunroof is free and the sunroof motor has been replaced. However, I think there is a stripped nylon gear in the sunroof motor gearbox that is keeping the sunroof from opening. Should be an easy fix if you can find the appropriate part (they are rather elusive).
o All gauges except the gas gauge work flawlessly. But, with roughly 40 MPG the Benz can simply be filled up at your leisure. No need to worry about running out of diesel.
o Lights all work in all positions, exterior and exterior.

Steering/Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Tires
o The car goes down the road smoothly and comfortably.
o The car stops well with no pulls to either side.
o Steering feels good and healthy.
o The car rides on four new Hankook Optimo tires in excellent condition.
o The lovely hubcaps have been repainted in the original body color and look wonderful.

Cosmetic Condition

Exterior
o From what I can tell, the car still retains the majority of its original Classical White paint. It shines well and is in overall fair condition other than rock chips and some sap staining on the roof. The car has been detailed and looks great from 15 feet away. Up close, the paint does show some defects, but remains in very presentable condition.
o All body gaps look good.
o There is one minor rust bubble under the chrome trim on the rear passenger fender.
o There are a couple shallow dings on either side, but nothing too hateful.
o All the side, back, and front glass is original and is perfect condition with no scratches or chips.
o Both the rear and front bumpers are in good condition.

Interior
o The Blue MB-Tex interior remains in good condition.
o All four seats are in good condition, with the exception of the bottom left corner of the driver's seat. The cardboard lining behind the edge of the leatherette has come loose.
o All carpets are in good condition, as is the headliner.
o The dash is cracked and does show some age.
o The far-right Zebra wood dash insert is missing and was not with the car when I purchased it. The remaining three are in good condition.

All in all, this is a comfortable, reasonably-well sorted classic Mercedes sedan. This 240D is a great driver for anyone looking for a mechanically sound W123 car.

Asking $3,350 of best cash offer. Please email to discuss further. Thanks!