Water Leak in trunk of 1983 240D

[LoveLEE143]

On the passenger side of the trunk under the plastic insert I have a puddle of water. I was wonder if anyone might know where this water is coming from and how to resolve this problem.

There is a drain(it's a rubber fitting) that is probably clogged up. Take a screwdriver and push through it. As for the leak; dry the trunk out real good and then take a water hose and go over the trunk with water. If this doesn't work, have someone with a flashlight get in the trunk and flow water over the trunk. Good luck.
Bill Lewallen Lexington,Ky.

I usually just reach under from the side of the car and push around the four petals with my finger and this will cause it to drain.

Good luck,

[Jay]

My 123 leaked at the rear window. Many 123's also leak at the taillight assembly. My wife and I stopped to look at a 1979 300d at a car lot and when we opened the trunk both wheel wells where FULL of water. We didn't even take it for a test ride. This is a very common 123 problem. Good luck and happy holidays, Jay