1982 Mercedes-Benz W123 300D Turbo review from North America
"A solid, safe car; expensive to service but well worth it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The air conditioning compressor went out around 150K miles.
It will soon need new front ball joints.
It has otherwise been very reliable.
General comments?
This has been a great car - reliable, comfortable and safe.
Not the fastest car, but wonderful for long (800-900 mile) drives.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 turbo diesel Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 126000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 171000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz 250 |
| Date of Entry | 24th May, 2001 |