1972 Mercedes-Benz W114 250C review from North America
"A unique and classy coupe that demands attention, but gets quite a bit as well"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Original starter finally went after 31 years.
The original dual Zenith carbs were worn out. Did the dual Weber replacement retrofit, and couldn't be happier. Instant throttle response.
Right rear power window motor gave up the ghost. Again, original piece.
General comments?
My 250C was a 1-owner and meticulously maintained until around '94. Original owner sold it to someone who was either too cheap or too stupid to fix what needed to be done.
The first year of ownership has been tough; mostly repairs of things that have been neglected too long. I highly recommend the carb retrofit. Brings the car back to life. While under the hood, I swapped out the original distributor with a Mallory electronic ignition unit intended for a Jaguar E-type. With some machining, it fit perfectly and transforms the driving experience.
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| Great reliability |
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| Beautiful white coupe, unlike any other of its time |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1972 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8 OHC L-6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 152000 miles |
| Previous car | Eagle Talon |
| Date of Entry | 27th July, 2003 |