I am currently overseas but had a friend with EXTENSIVE knowledge of these cars check it out for me. He used to import Mercedes to the US and is very familiar with the W123 and grey market procedures, and therefore the Euro versions.

Here are his notes from his inspection:

My opinion: Interesting W123 because of the general condition and 5 spd Euro version,

But, the negatives:

1. Repaint, well done but poorly masked off and detailed, overspray, etc. Correct color code I believe-
2. Trunk does not line up with rear taillight area, been pushed in at some point
3. Rear bumper is from a Kombi, station wagen, not the sedan
4. Under the dash-the kick panel not secured ad hangs down while trying to push in the clutch
5. Rear. passenger's carpet with pad is missing, probably at the paint shop
6. Undercoating sprayed to make the car look "fresh"
7. After market radio, probably a plus but I'd like to have the original radio in it

8. Front Grille replaced, poor job on the rubber seal
9. Areas with overspray

10. Cracks in the MB Tex
11. Taillight assemblies used with a crack in one and the other not secured
12. Removed gas cap, rusted on, look at what I saw!
13. Poor body work down the driver's side passenger's rear door, waves in the body-

14. Heavy paint with overspray, paint

15. Scratches and dents on paint, dr's. side, r. passenger

16. Slight soft dent in the hood.






So I would have a hard time paying anything over $6,000 for this one. A 5 cylinder N/A and 5 speed sounds nice but not at the price and condition this one is in.

Email me if you would like to see the pictures that were taken.