1977 Mercedes-Benz W123 300D review from North America
"Built like a tank, and reliable beyond words"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Auto trans rebuild at 282,000 miles.
Leather seat upholstery replaced last year.
General comments?
Convinced my parents to buy this car new over 30 years ago. It has been running strong ever since. Most reliable car ever made.
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| The best car I've ever owned! |
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| Comfy, cheap, fun classic! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1977 |
| Year of manufacture | 1976 |
| First year of ownership | 1977 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3 L Non-turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 382500 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz W114 |
| Date of Entry | 3rd May, 2009 |