Faults:

When I got this car it was 25 years old. I bought it on ebay motors. The only thing I had to do is replace some vacuum hoses to get it to run right.

Some electrical issues because of age and corrosion in the fuse box. Cleaned with a wire brush and some WD-40, and they are fine.

General Comments:

This car is a bit slow on the take off, but cruises really well.

Very roomy and classy. Turns lots of heads when I drive it.

Car still runs very well. I am driving it from St Louis Mo to San Francisco CA in June. Going through the Grand Canyon. That is how dependable this car is.

I picked it up in Atlanta GA and drove it to St Louis.

Faults:

Nothing yet.

General Comments:

Just bought this 300 turbo diesel, and am amazed with the quality and beauty of this German masterpiece.

I have owned 3 mid 80s Volvos, one being a turbo, and considered these cars to be the very best until I drove and experienced a Mercedes-Benz. It drives like a dream for a car with over 200'000k, the interior is tight and well insulated, and when the door shuts, you barely hear the diesel motor clanging away, and you hear nothing at highway speeds.

I run this car every day at well over 70 MPH, and get 28+ MPG.

The leather interior is thick and supple, the dash and console are trimmed in real wood, everything is absolute quality on this car inside and out, and has a look and design that is all but lost in today's automobiles. It's a car you can really get attached to.

Faults:

Sun roof does not work.

Does not now have A/C.

Had a small tear in the leather seat (driver´s side), which I repaired with something that I bought at Walmart, and has stood up in the hot sun and cold winters.

Would like to have a better heater.

General Comments:

Car is wonderful and has caused me no real problems.

I lived in Florida when I bought it, and have since moved to Indiana. The diesel starts every time and without problems.

I intend to drive this car until either the car or I quit.

I have driven this car from Florida to Michigan several times since I bought it, and have never had any discomfort from such a long drive.

It is such a beautiful car.

The seats have started to wear badly where the seatbelts interact with the seat.

Faults:

Some heat and A/C problems, but not unexpected after 25 years. A small freon leak will need repair this year, to cost about $750. Heat distribution needed work, but fixed.

Replaced the shocks about 3 years ago. Rest of suspension is fine.

No other problems, just routine maintenance.

General Comments:

This is our second M-B 123, the previous was a 1981 240D manual. Loved it, but grabbed the 300 when the opportunity came along 15 years ago (I am second owner of a local car).

Get about 26 mpg since the government messed up diesel fuel by cutting out most of the sulfur, but the engine runs great and strong.

Comfort is great. Car drives and holds the road better than anything I've owned since my 64 Chevy Corvair. Seats are still very supportive.

Still on the original exhaust system.

Have had a number of folks ask "how much do you want for it?". Sorry - not for sale at any price.