Euro 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300TD 4-Speed

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The W123-generation Mercedes-Benz 300TD is widely regarded as one of the most durable and iconic wagons ever produced. Introduced in the late 1970s, the 300TD combined Mercedes-Benz’s legendary engineering with practical versatility, earning a reputation for longevity and understated elegance. Powered by the robust OM617 inline-five diesel engine, these wagons were built to last and remain highly sought after by enthusiasts.

This European-market 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300TD is finished in Classic White (737U) over a Black fabric and vinyl interior. Ordered new through Munich, the car was reportedly gifted from the original owner to his daughter in New York as a graduation present while he was stationed in Germany. After relocating to New Mexico, she sold the car to a friend of the seller, from whom it was later acquired.

Power comes from a 3.0-liter OM617 inline-five diesel engine paired with a Euro-market-only 4-speed manual transmission driving the rear wheels. Factory features include a mechanical sliding roof, central locking, and heat-insulating glass with a heated rear window.

This manual transmission-equipped 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300TD is now offered with service records, spare parts, an owner's manual, and a clean New Mexico title in the seller’s name.

Highlights

• Euro-market model with known ownership history from new

• Accident-free CARFAX history report

• Powered by a 3.0L OM617 inline-five diesel engine

• Finished in Classic White over Black fabric and vinyl interior

• 4-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Factory Equipment

• Black fabric and vinyl interior upholstery

• Heat-insulating glass with heated rear window

• Mechanical sliding roof

• Central locking system

• Factory Options:

  • 411 – Mechanical sliding roof

  • 466 – Central locking mechanism

  • 591 – Heat-insulating glass, all-around, heated rear window pane (single-sheet safety glass)

Servicing

From the seller: “The car has been well maintained over the years. I installed a new starter and battery in December 2025. The original owner put new tires and wheels on it in early 2025. All the original equipment is there including spare tire, jack, service records, owner's manual, and some new spare parts.” Recent servicing reportedly includes:

• December 2025:

  • New battery

  • New starter

• Early 2025:

  • Replacement wheels and new tires

  • Cleaned fuel injectors

Known Imperfections

• The included accident-free CARFAX history report lists the following (see report for full details):

  • July 2014: NOT ACTUAL MILEAGE TITLE ISSUED: A NAM title is issued when the owner discloses to a DMV mileage fraud, a broken odometer or that the actual mileage of this vehicle is unknown. Mileage reported after this reading is potentially unreliable.

  • According to the seller, the odometer stopped working under previous ownership and mileage is estimated to be around 140,000 actual miles.

• Rock chip in the center of the windshield (treated and has not spread)

• Right taillight assembly requires replacement

• Rust spot above passenger-side door (see photos)

• Hatch emblem is broken

Ownership History

• From the seller: “The original owner was a woman who received the car as a graduation gift from her father while he was stationed in Germany. It was ordered new through Munich shipped to her in New York, where she lived at the time. Later, she and her husband relocated to New Mexico, and eventually sold the car to a friend of mine. I purchased it from that friend. The car has been garage-kept its entire life and well maintained, with the interior in excellent condition.”

• The included accident-free CARFAX history report begins in June 2001 and lists registration events in Washington state, New York, and New Mexico.

Included

• Sheepskin front seat covers

• Some spare parts

• Owner’s manual

• Service records

• Spare tire