There's just something special about a lovingly neglected Mercedes-Benz W123 300TD estate wagon that excites us. Perhaps it's the knowledge that we could, at any time, pick one up for a very ...

Theo has dedicated his life to cars. He has studied the only Automotive Journalism course in the world located at Coventry University and describes this passion as a clinical obsession. Give Theo four ...

From the March/April 2025 issue of Car and Driver. Mercedes-Benz's W123 Generation of mid-size models are a bit like Clark Kent before he dons the red cape: a tad dweeby but seemingly indestructible.

With a recent paint job and a clean MB-Tex interior, today's Nice Price or No Dice 300TD looks ready for duty. We'll still have to decide what such duty might be worth. I was kind of surprised at how ...

The seller claims this home-brew pickup conversion is in relatively solid shape. Given the ruggedness of the 300TD estate wagon, we're inclined to believe him. That gate isn't just for looks. It's ...

Mercedes introduced the W123 to European markets in sedan form in 1976. It was the next step beyond the W114 and W115 coupes and sedans that had been around since 1967. Two years later, a station ...

What do you do when the trusty 5 cylinder diesel in your 1981 Mercedes 300TD finally requires a replacement? While most people would probably find another Mercedes diesel and enjoy several hundred ...

Jeff Glucker April 22, 2014 Comment Now! I'm a bit of a Mercedes-Benz fanboy. The proverbial "they" say the first step is to admit you have a problem, and only then can you move on to a fulfilling and ...

In the 1970s, Mercedes-Benz launched the W123 series; a precursor to the E-Class. It's a very cool car, virtually indestructible and even served as James May's chariot for the TG Botswana special. In ...