Description
Mercedes-Benz 230E | 1983
Highlights:
– 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, automatic transmission
– W123-generation saloon, renowned for its build quality and longevity
– Presented as a well-kept former daily driver
– Two owners from new, in the current owner’s hands since 2018
The seller offers for sale this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 230E, powered by a 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine, paired with an automatic transmission. Finished in an attractive dark red over a contrasting tan interior, this is a W123-generation saloon, widely regarded as one of the most durable and over-engineered cars Mercedes-Benz has ever produced. The car had a single owner until 2018 and has since been in the current owner’s care, who describes it as a dependable everyday classic. It has covered approximately 171,000 km.
The 230E carries the timeless W123 styling, with its upright grille, clean lines and substantial, reassuring presence. The combination of the fuel-injected 2.3-litre engine and the smooth automatic transmission makes for relaxed, effortless progress, exactly the kind of unhurried motoring the model was designed to deliver.
Produced from 1976 to 1985, the W123 became one of Mercedes-Benz’s most successful and beloved ranges, selling in vast numbers around the world and earning a near-legendary reputation for reliability. The “E” in 230E denotes Bosch fuel injection (Einspritzung), which gave the model crisper response and better efficiency than its carburetted siblings. Today the W123 is firmly established as a modern classic, valued for its robust engineering, comfortable ride and enduring, understated style.
Offered here as a usable and honest example with known ownership history, this 230E is an inviting introduction to W123 ownership, equally suited to weekend enjoyment, classic events or continued use as a characterful daily driver.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
