I agree with all of the possible answers offered thus far.

However: Foul or incredibly low cetane fuel will cause the exact same issue...

Warning ALL Diesel Owners
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/309367-warning-all-diesel-owners.html#post2841158

bad smelling fuel, Gag, gasp, choke

Diesel owners need to know fuel data
Diesel owners need to know fuel data - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

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What is this valve and why is it dripping diesel?
What is this valve and why is it dripping diesel?

Fuel tank vent pictures + location
93 300D 2.5L Turbodiesel Power Loss

What happens when a tank vent gets clogged.
What happens when a tank vent gets clogged. - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

Imploded fuel tank - so sad!
Imploded fuel tank - so sad!

Why do I have vacuum in my diesel tank.....................?
Why do I have vacuum in my diesel tank.....................? - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

Emptying the fuel tank
Emptying the fuel tank - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

Fuel pressure problem solved '80 300SD
Fuel pressure problem solved '80 300SD

MB diesel filtration, how it works.
MB diesel filtration, how it works. - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

fuel filter change
fuel filter change - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

Algae/Fungus fixation...
Algae/Fungus fixation... - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

Biobor, what is it, why do I need it???
Biobor, what is it, why do I need it??? - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

Filters, Fungus, Biocide, etc.
Filters, Fungus, Biocide, etc. - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

Algae Clogged Filter Pic StarTron WORKS !
Algae Clogged Filter Pic StarTron WORKS ! - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

Braided fuel lines weep. 1984 300TD turbo
Braided fuel lines weep. 1984 300TD turbo - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

300SD Fuel Filter Replacement Instructions
300SD Fuel Filter Replacement Instructions - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

240D fuel tank removal and cleaning
Good for any W123 sedan.
240D fuel tank removal and cleaning - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

Changing the Fuel Tank Strainer on a Mercedes Diesel
Episode 1: Changing the Fuel Tank Strainer on a Mercedes Diesel - YouTube

Check out this fuel pickup screen
Check out this fuel pickup screen - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

W123 Fuel Tank Screen Replacement
W123 Fuel Tank Screen Replacement - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

Lift Pump taken apart
fuel pressure - PeachParts Mercedes ShopForum

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