Mercedes 230E - W123 Series. Year 1981. Historic Vehicle Class so tax, MoT and ULEZ free. I am only the second owner in it's entire 44 year history. The original owner purchased direct from Mercedes in 1981 and owned it all the way until 2024. Huge history file going back to when it was new along with the original bill of sale and specification sheet. The owner was attached to the diplomatic service and the car travelled with him to his various postings overseas. From the paperwork it seems to have spent much of it's time abroad in hot and sunny climates such as Egypt. As the car was to be used overseas he purchased it as a Right Hand Drive car but with the speedometer in KM. Specification: 230 E (2.3L with early Bosch K Jetronic fuel injection). 4 speed manual transmission. Power steering. Manual windows and manual locking. PVC and cloth seats. Mileage: Currently showing 279170 KM. This equates to approx 172,000 miles and the service paperwork backs up this figure. When I purchased the car it needed some minor recommissioning. It appears it had been stored for a year or two, I assume the owner became too old to drive it and his family arranged the sale. Work done since purchase: Essential improvements and repairs. 4 x new tyres (old were perished and the wrong profile). 1 x new radiator fan thermal control switch and radiator cap. 4 x new fuel injectors. 2 x new Radiator fan belt and power steering belt. Replaced some fuel lines and unions which were perished and leaked. Fitted new fuel non return valve to restore to original specification for hot starting. Fitted new battery. Fitted new heater blower switch as old was only partially working. Fitted new driver door seal strip to reduce wind noise. General oil service and vehicle inspection. Improvements made for security and comfort.