The vacuum central locking is living its own life. But it works most of the time if used within one minute from turning of the car.
The drivers seat is very swampy, but that is the usual condition for an old Mercedes!
The quality of these cars is just amazing. Everything single part is solid as a rock.
The comfort is unmatched if consider the model was released in 1976, and it still beats many newer cars such as Toyota Camry and Ford Mondeo.
Yes, apart from the saggy seats and the touchy vacuum system, they are a pleasure to own and drive and my 1981 200 still turns heads!
Classic cars are my weakness, and there have been many from MBG's to a Chevey Camaroes! I have just got hold of a 1985 200 auto in silver. One owner, with just 80K on the clock. I love it, I had a 230 about 10 years ago and regretted parting with it. I am now cured again!! She had been locked away for two years, (just 235 miles) during that time. Only have one concern, was £350 too much to pay? I don't think so. MOT on the 28th, back on the road soon after. All that was needed was a new set of boots and good clean!
Chris Piercy.
Note: A Comments RSS Feed 
is available. New comments appear in the Members Area before the main site