1982 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT Wagon

15 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT May 5th, 2023 at 5:24pm EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 0Thanks for the bids everyone and the good questions! @RENNtech6 seems super excited to get into his first classic Mercedes and I'm excited for him to get into one of the best chassis Mercedes-Benz has built. I'm super passionate about these cars that are not the cleanest examples but deserve love and restoration which is why I made this secondary account to find these things and get them out to enthusiasts. Thanks for watching the auction!May 5th, 2023 at 4:55pm ESTVlad600sel (119) 0Congrats May 5th, 2023 at 4:28pm EST$7,444 bid placed by @RENNtech6May 5th, 2023 at 4:26pm EST$7,194 bid placed by @clonskiMay 5th, 2023 at 4:24pm EST$6,944 bid placed by @RENNtech6May 5th, 2023 at 4:24pm EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 0As far as the miles reflecting the milage, based off of how supportive the seats are it honestly could be accurate. The car did a lot of sitting resulting in some fuzzy aluminum in the engine bay and the cracked dash is indicative of it seeing sun. It's hard to tell with this car. May 5th, 2023 at 4:24pm EST$6,694 bid placed by @clonskiMay 5th, 2023 at 4:22pm EST$6,444 bid placed by @TheGoodsMay 5th, 2023 at 4:22pm EST$6,194 bid placed by @clonskiMay 5th, 2023 at 4:21pm EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 0@clonski Odometer functions as per the video. The owner told me it has always functioned during his 12 years of ownership. We unfortunately don't know the accuracy previous to that. I don't remember seeing any rust on the hinges or I would have photographed it. Sorry for the late responses, I got tied up at work for an emergency. May 5th, 2023 at 4:19pm EST$5,944 bid placed by @RENNtech6May 5th, 2023 at 4:19pm EST$5,694 bid placed by @clonskiMay 5th, 2023 at 4:18pm EST$5,444 bid placed by @RENNtech6May 5th, 2023 at 4:01pm EST$5,194 bid placed by @clonskiMay 5th, 2023 at 3:57pm EST$4,944 bid placed by @RENNtech6May 5th, 2023 at 2:55pm ESTclonski (0) 0@2nd_Chance_Steel Thanks for those clarifications on my prior questions. Just want to clarify if thr odometer is functioning/reflecting correct mileage? Also, can you tell if there is any rust in the hood hinge recesses? I did not see them in any photos. This tends to be a weak point in the W123. May 4th, 2023 at 7:38pm EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 0@clonski Thanks for the questions! 1: The SLS does have fluid and I spotted no leaks in the system. The accumulators have a rubber diaphragm in them that degrade and burst over time resulting in a harsh ride over bumps in the rear. Those accumulators have failed. Super easy job to tackle for the home mechanic and parts are available. Part No. 1233200215. About $95 each (need two) from FCP Euro plus SLS fluid. 2: A/C does not blow cold. Will probably need a flush and a recharge with PAG 150 oil and R134a refrigerant. 3: Floor pans are good. I see what you’re talking about in the photos. I think that was surface damage from a floor jack in the undercoating when I zoom in on the picture. I was relieved to find no chassis rust on the car when I had my head under there with a flashlight. I’ll see if I can get better existing pictures up of the door sills. Let me know if you have anything else troubling you!May 4th, 2023 at 11:36am ESTclonski (0) 0@2nd_Chance_Steel I have a few questions before placing a bid. Is the self leveling suspension operating? Is the air conditioning system operating? Would you be able to get closer photos of the lower door sills. Photo 177 seems to sow a hole or rust spot in the floor pan - can you confirm? May 2nd, 2023 at 9:33pm EST$4,694 bid placed by @TheGoodsMay 1st, 2023 at 5:35pm EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 0I have the walk-around and driving video uploaded for your viewing please along with service records. April 27th, 2023 at 8:30pm ESTJtwoods4 (16) 0I just sent you a private message I live over in Roswell and would like to come take a look at the vehicle tomorrow. April 27th, 2023 at 1:48pm EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 0@Motor275 Mixed is about 24 MPG with a 19 gallon fuel tank. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 400 - 450 miles on a tank. April 27th, 2023 at 1:09pm ESTMotor275 (1) 0What is the mpg and range ?April 27th, 2023 at 9:22am ESTThefrenchman (0) 0@2nd_Chance_Steel thanks April 26th, 2023 at 6:21pm EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 1@Thefrenchman I'll have MBM upload my rather long winded driving video of the car tonight or tomorrow where I cover everything in a first drive impression. I've owned several concours condition 123s in the past, so I'm able to use my experience to tell what was wrong with this one which I thoroughly covered in the video. From my memory, rear accumulators need to be tended to. Locks do not work and will need to have a MittyVac and some patience to fix. Suspension felt tight otherwise. Auto Benz went through it. Service records will be uploaded tonight hopefully. Windows all work. Rear left is a little slow. I shot all the rust issues in the photos -- notable by the antenna and surface corrosion on the door sills. The undercarriage looked super clean upon inspection. April 26th, 2023 at 5:03pm ESTThefrenchman (0) 0Anything mechanically that needs to be repaired? Windows work? Vacuum system works? I saw some rust but not sure what’s the extension of it, can you comment on this? Cold start and drive video would be nice. Best. April 26th, 2023 at 11:54am EST2nd_Chance_Steel (17) Seller 0I welcome everyone to the auction of this 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300TDT! Please let me know if you have any questions about the vehicle. I'm brokering the sale for a friend on my secondary MBM account since I'm embedded in the Mercedes-Benz community more so than the current owner and am more than happy to find a new steward for the S123 since these are important cars to me. Just want to add a correction to the listing and say it does come with two keys not one. After a long conversation with the owner, he wanted to buy this car ages ago off a fa