1983 Mercedes-Benz W123 240 D review from North America
"A very reliable, easy to maintain car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 195,000 miles I had some minor body work done along with a paint job.
At 230,000 miles, the right-rear axle boot dry rotted causing the universal joint to go bad.
At 245,000 miles the glow plugs were replaced.
General comments?
I am very proud to own such a great car. It corners and handles like a sports car, but has a strong, stable frame which is perfectly balanced.
To some, the engine may be underpowered, to me I like to think of it as, "managable power."
Changing the oil and other services on the car are a breeze. I love the way the oil filter is right on top so I don't even have to get on my back to change it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 193000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 281000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 26th October, 2003 |