This 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Turbo is finished in Labrador Blue over blue MB-Tex and was sold new in San Antonio, Texas. Maintenance records show the car spent most of its life in Texas and California before it was brought to New York in 2017. The car was acquired by the seller about five months ago and has since received a repaint, brake work, new glow plugs, tires, and more. Power is from a 3.0-liter turbocharged diesel inline-five paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. This S123 shows approximately 144k miles and is now offered with partial records, a service booklet stamped through 1993, a Carfax report, and a clean New York title in the seller’s name.

The body is finished in its original Labrador Blue (312), a color only offered for two years of the model’s production, and was professionally repainted following the seller’s purchase due to wear and scratches in the original finish. The trim, bumpers, and windshield were reportedly removed prior to the paintwork, and a new windshield and seal were installed following completion. An accident noted on the Carfax report in 2007 is described by the seller as a parking lot incident that resulted in a dent in the front passenger fender. The seller states the original panel was retained and repaired.

14” Bundt alloy wheels have been refinished and wear Cooper CS3 195/70 tires which were mounted by the seller in 2018. A new but non-matching tire was mounted on the spare wheel. The self-leveling rear suspension was refreshed with new Sachs shocks and accumulators prior to the seller’s purchase, and Bilstein B36-0703 front shocks were also installed.

The interior is trimmed in blue MB-Tex (152) and factory equipment includes a mechanically operated sunroof, power windows, and automatic climate control. The seller notes some cracking on the driver’s seat as well cracks in the dash which have been addressed with a dash cover. A ¾” tear is noted in the headliner by the sunroof, the roof trim by the hatch shows warping at the center, and the driver’s sun visor is missing its mirror cover.

The 6-digit odometer shows approximately 144k miles, around 200 of which have been added by the seller. Cruise control is equipped but does not work, though the cruise control amplifier is a rebuilt unit. The air conditioning has been converted to R134 and was recharged by the seller, who states the effectiveness of the system is unknown due to cold ambient temperatures.

The 3.0-liter OM617 inline-five is paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and service since the seller’s purchase included a valve adjustment and oil change, replacement of the fuel and air filters, and the installation of new glow plugs after reaming the chambers. A compression test was also performed by the seller yielding the following results measured in bar: cylinder 1 – 26, 2 – 25, 3 – 26, 4 – 26, 5 – 27. The hood pad has also been replaced. Other work completed by the seller included installing rebuilt rear calipers, brake hoses, and pads.

Receipts show work completed in the 1,000 miles prior to the seller’s purchase, with new parts including:

Center and rear exhaust

Rebuilt front brake calipers

Brake rotors

Brake master cylinder and brake booster

Fuel pump and primer hand pump

Drive belts

Power steering pump and hoses

Outer tie rod ends

Lower ball joints on both sides

Combination turn signal/wiper switch

Battery dated 1/18

Additional underside photos are provided showing the suspension, exhaust, brakes, and steering components.

The Carfax report reflects the car’s history in Texas and lists the accident in 2007. Entries in the original service booklet are present through 1993 and include stamps from Texas and California.

The video below shows a cold start, a blow-by test, a ride-along, and footage of the car being driven past.