1979 Mercedes Benz 300D Diesel sedan - VIN# 12313012114024
Mileage: ~108,332
Exterior: #MB867 (Caledonia Green)
Interior: Parchment MB Tex
Automatic transmission
Naturally aspired (non-turbo)
~30 mpg
Clean California title
Registration good until 2/2017
Excellent use as parts car
Please read the entire description, look at the photos, and contact me for a test drive before considering to buy this car.
This car was very nice not too long ago:
http://media.collectorcarpricetracker.com/auction_data/2013/1/3/140900703722/140900703722.pdf
Normally these cars increase in value over time but in this example the beauty has faded quite a bit and hence the lower selling price. As I stated before, you should see the car for yourself because I cannot list all the dings and dents.
Here is how I would describe the car to the best of my abilities.
Good:
- Only 108K miles
- Rare MB color combination (Caledonia Green / Parchment)
- Strong engine
- Engine starts with no problems
- Smooth shifting transmission
- Drives good
- Glass is good. Windshield was recently replaced
- From far away the car looks decent
Not so good:
- The battery light is on (The car drives fine despite the light. I bought a new voltage regulator and will include it with the purchase of the car. If I find time I will install it)
- After washing the car with a hose or if it rains hard, there will be water in the foot area
- The car is equipped with a sunroof but because of the leak it was sealed off. Unfortunately this did not fix the leak :-(
- The car smells (on wet days more than on dry days)
- The car loses some drops of oil after driving
- Various rust spots. Bubbling paint
- Lose moldings
- The seat belt light comes on intermittently
- The passenger side front and rear windows don't work
- A/C not working
- Heat not working
- Turn signal works only manually (relay needs replacement)
- The brakes squeal occasionally and therefore you should have the brakes inspected
Bad:
- Front tires are worn and must be replaced
The car is sold as-is with no warranties or guarantees of any kind. Please contact me to make an appointment for a visual inspection or a test drive.
Local pick-up only, no shipping!!
Thanks for looking!