My best guess is a partially clogged radiator... you CAN have it re-tanked and flushed for ~$60... but since the radiator is a pretty important part of the engine, I'd just spring for a new one

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1978 w123 300D astral silver "Benzie"
1980 w123 300CD orient red "Benzie 2"
1994 w124 E500 "Big Black"
1998 w163 ML320 "Ole' Faithfull"
1969 Datsun 2000 roadster