1980 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series

Sedan

Diesel

Automatic

WDB12313012193428

Clear

Diesel

I have owned this car for about 9 years and I am the second owner. It has mostly original paint with some previous touch up and possible minor repairs. The car has multiple paint defects that do not show up in the photos. It has been sitting in my garage unused for about 7 years... My wife wants me to find another home for it. Most items work including the sunroof, front windows and rear passenger window. The cassette player does not work, the FM radio volume does work but the remote volume control makes scratchy noise when changing volume. The fuel gauge is not 100% accurate. The exterior has a variety of scratches, dings and dents. No rust that I am aware of. Presently the car needs a state inspection and a vacuume pump at minimum to be road worthy. I expect to repair the vacuum pump before delivery. Interior is in very good shape except is missing the original front floor maps. This car is in As-in condition and is available for inspection. A/C does work but seems to be weak... I will supply two cans of freon. This car is in exceptional condition, but is 35 years old so I'm sure it will need attention. I have the spare tire - not shown. I will need a $500 deposit within 24 hours of the sale. The vehicle is located in Roanoke Va.On Oct-13-15 at 04:58:44 PDT, seller added the following information: I have owned this car for about 9 years and I am the second owner. It has mostly original paint with some previous touch up and possible minor repairs. The car has multiple paint defects that do not show up in the photos. It has been sitting in my garage unused for about 7 years... My wife wants me to find another home for it. Most items work including the sunroof, front windows and rear passenger window. The cassette player does not work, the FM radio volume does work but the remote volume control makes scratchy noise when changing volume. The fuel gauge is not 100% accurate. The exterior has a variety of scratches, dings and dents. No rust that I am aware of. Presently the car needs a state inspection and a vacuum pump at minimum to be road worthy. I expect to repair the vacuum pump before delivery. Interior is in very good shape except is missing the original front floor maps. This car is in As-in condition and is available for inspection. A/C does work but seems to be weak... I will supply two cans of Freon. This car is in exceptional condition, but is 35 years old so I'm sure it will need attention. I have the spare tire - not shown. I will need a $500 deposit within 24 hours of the sale. The vehicle is located in Roanoke Va. **************** Update... in response to questions from interested parties*************** Also does it get water inside when it rains. I had a few of these cars in the past so I kind if know what goes wrong with them. Does the engine feel strong still? When the engine idles what is the oil pressure gauge reading. Thanks, response: Engine starts without hesitation and runs well (after the glow plug light goes out). It seems very strong to me but that is an opinion. I will have to check the oil pressure indication later this week... I remember it staying on 2 at idle. I haven't stored it outside in a long time but I do remember that it did accumulate some water at the left rear passenger floor board (there is no rust in this area of the floorboard. I assume a sunroof drain is plugged. The alternator and water pump was replaced within the last 5,000 miles. If I have time before the sale is over I will get it inspected. I think all of the 300D up to 1985 had engine driven vacuum pumps. I cleaned the vacuum pump check valves yesterday - I expect to reinstall it today after picking up a new gasket. The Tires were very new prior to storage. I took it off the road because I moved to within a couple of miles to work and decided to use my truck and motorcycle for primary transportation. Previously I had a 45 mile commute twice a day and I enjoyed using the Benz for that trip. On Oct-14-15 at 17:58:38 PDT, seller added the following information: I have owned this car for about 9 years and I am the second owner. It has mostly original paint with some previous touch up and possible minor repairs. The car has multiple paint defects that do not show up in the photos. It has been sitting in my garage unused for about 7 years... My wife wants me to find another home for it. Most items work including the sunroof, front windows and rear passenger window. The cassette player does not work, the FM radio volume does work but the remote volume control makes scratchy noise when changing volume. The fuel gauge is not 100% accurate. The exterior has a variety of scratches, dings and dents. No rust that I am aware of. Presently the car needs a state inspection and a vacuume pump at minimum to be road worthy. I expect to repair the vacuum pump before delivery. Interior is in very good shape except is missing the original front floor maps. This car is in As-in condition and is available for inspection. A/C does work but seems to be weak... I will supply two cans of freon. This car is in exceptional condition, but is 35 years old so I'm sure it will need attention. I have the spare tire - not shown. I will need a $500 deposit within 24 hours of the sale. The vehicle is located in Roanoke Va.On Oct-13-15 at 04:58:44 PDT, seller added the following information:I have owned this car for about 9 years and I am the second owner. It has mostly original paint with some previous touch up and possible minor repairs. The car has multiple paint defects that do not show up in the photos. It has been sitting in my garage unused for about 7 years... My wife wants me to find another home for it. Most items work including the sunroof, front windows and rear passenger window. The cassette player does not work, the FM radio volume does work but the remote volume control makes scratchy noise when changing volume. The fuel gauge is not 100% accurate. The exterior has a variety of scratches, dings and dents. No rust that I am aware of. Presently the car needs a state inspection and a vacuum pump at minimum to be road worthy. I expect to repair the vacuum pump before delivery. Interior is in very good shape except is missing the original front floor maps. This car is in As-in condition and is available for inspection. A/C does work but seems to be weak... I will supply two cans of Freon. This car is in exceptional condition, but is 35 years old so I'm sure it will need attention. I have the spare tire - not shown. I will need a $500 deposit within 24 hours of the sale. The vehicle is located in Roanoke Va. **************** Update... in response to questions from interested parties*************** Also does it get water inside when it rains. I had a few of these cars in the past so I kind if know what goes wrong with them. Does the engine feel strong still? When the engine idles what is the oil pressure gauge reading. Thanks, response: Engine starts without hesitation and runs well (after the glow plug light goes out). It seems very strong to me but that is an opinion. I will have to check the oil pressure indication later this week... I remember it staying on 2 at idle. I haven't stored it outside in a long time but I do remember that it did accumulate some water at the left rear passenger floor board (there is no rust in this area of the floorboard. I assume a sunroof drain is plugged. The alternator and water pump was replaced within the last 5,000 miles. If I have time before the sale is over I will get it inspected. I think all of the 300D up to 1985 had engine driven vacuum pumps. I cleaned the vacuum pump check valves yesterday - I expect to reinstall it today after picking up a new gasket. The Tires were very new prior to storage. I took it off the road because I moved to within a couple of miles to work and decided to use my truck and motorcycle for primary transportation. Previously I had a 45 mile commute twice a day and I enjoyed using the Benz for that trip. ******* update ****** Vacuum pump issue is resolved.On Oct-15-15 at 20:02:05 PDT, seller added the following information: I have owned this car for about 9 years and I am the second owner. It has mostly original paint with some previous touch up and possible minor repairs. The car has multiple paint defects that do not show up in the photos. It has been sitting in my garage unused for about 7 years... My wife wants me to find another home for it. Most items work including the sunroof, front windows and rear passenger window. The cassette player does not work, the FM radio volume does work but the remote volume control makes scratchy noise when changing volume. The fuel gauge is not 100% accurate. The exterior has a variety of scratches, dings and dents. No rust that I am aware of. Presently the car needs a state inspection and a vacuume pump at minimum to be road worthy. I expect to repair the vacuum pump before delivery. Interior is in very good shape except is missing the original front floor maps. This car is in As-in condition and is available for inspection. A/C does work but seems to be weak... I will supply two cans of freon. This car is in exceptional condition, but is 35 years old so I'm sure it will need attention. I have the spare tire - not shown. I will need a $500 deposit within 24 hours of the sale. The vehicle is located in Roanoke Va.On Oct-13-15 at 04:58:44 PDT, seller added the following information:I have owned this car for about 9 years and I am the second owner. It has mostly original paint with some previous touch up and possible minor repairs. The car has multiple paint defects that do not show up in the photos. It has been sitting in my garage unused for about 7 years... My wife wants me to find another home for it. Most items work including the sunroof, front windows and rear passenger window. The cassette player does not work, the FM radio volume does work but the remote volume control makes scratchy noise when changing volume. The fuel gauge is not 100% accurate. The exterior has a variety of scratches, dings and dents. No rust that I am aware of. Presently the car needs a state inspection and a vacuum pump at minimum to be road worthy. I expect to repair the vacuum pump before delivery. Interior is in very good shape except is missing the original front floor maps. This car is in As-in condition and is available for inspection. A/C does work but seems to be weak... I will supply two cans of Freon. This car is in exceptional condition, but is 35 years old so I'm sure it will need attention. I have the spare tire - not shown. I will need a $500 deposit within 24 hours of the sale. The vehicle is located in Roanoke Va. **************** Update... in response to questions from interested parties*************** Also does it get water inside when it rains. I had a few of these cars in the past so I kind if know what goes wrong with them. Does the engine feel strong still? When the engine idles what is the oil pressure gauge reading. Thanks, response: Engine starts without hesitation and runs well (after the glow plug light goes out). It seems very strong to me but that is an opinion. I will have to check the oil pressure indication later this week... I remember it staying on 2 at idle. I haven't stored it outside in a long time but I do remember that it did accumulate some water at the left rear passenger floor board (there is no rust in this area of the floorboard. I assume a sunroof drain is plugged. The alternator and water pump was replaced within the last 5,000 miles. If I have time before the sale is over I will get it inspected. I think all of the 300D up to 1985 had engine driven vacuum pumps. I cleaned the vacuum pump check valves yesterday - I expect to reinstall it today after picking up a new gasket. The Tires were very new prior to storage. I took it off the road because I moved to within a couple of miles to work and decided to use my truck and motorcycle for primary transportation. Previously I had a 45 mile commute twice a day and I enjoyed using the Benz for that trip.On Oct-14-15 at 17:58:38 PDT, seller added the following information:I have owned this car for about 9 years and I am the second owner. It has mostly original paint with some previous touch up and possible minor repairs. The car has multiple paint defects that do not show up in the photos. It has been sitting in my garage unused for about 7 years... My wife wants me to find another home for it. Most items work including the sunroof, front windows and rear passenger window. The cassette player does not work, the FM radio volume does work but the remote volume control makes scratchy noise when changing volume. The fuel gauge is not 100% accurate. The exterior has a variety of scratches, dings and dents. No rust that I am aware of. Presently the car needs a state inspection and a vacuume pump at minimum to be road worthy. I expect to repair the vacuum pump before delivery. Interior is in very good shape except is missing the original front floor maps. This car is in As-in condition and is available for inspection. A/C does work but seems to be weak... I will supply two cans of freon. This car is in exceptional condition, but is 35 years old so I'm sure it will need attention. I have the spare tire - not shown. I will need a $500 deposit within 24 hours of the sale. The vehicle is located in Roanoke Va.On Oct-13-15 at 04:58:44 PDT, seller added the following information:I have owned this car for about 9 years and I am the second owner. It has mostly original paint with some previous touch up and possible minor repairs. The car has multiple paint defects that do not show up in the photos. It has been sitting in my garage unused for about 7 years... My wife wants me to find another home for it. Most items work including the sunroof, front windows and rear passenger window. The cassette player does not work, the FM radio volume does work but the remote volume control makes scratchy noise when changing volume. The fuel gauge is not 100% accurate. The exterior has a variety of scratches, dings and dents. No rust that I am aware of. Presently the car needs a state inspection and a vacuum pump at minimum to be road worthy. I expect to repair the vacuum pump before delivery. Interior is in very good shape except is missing the original front floor maps. This car is in As-in condition and is available for inspection. A/C does work but seems to be weak... I will supply two cans of Freon. This car is in exceptional condition, but is 35 years old so I'm sure it will need attention. I have the spare tire - not shown. I will need a $500 deposit within 24 hours of the sale. The vehicle is located in Roanoke Va. **************** Update... in response to questions from interested parties*************** Also does it get water inside when it rains. I had a few of these cars in the past so I kind if know what goes wrong with them. Does the engine feel strong still? When the engine idles what is the oil pressure gauge reading. Thanks, response: Engine starts without hesitation and runs well (after the glow plug light goes out). It seems very strong to me but that is an opinion. I will have to check the oil pressure indication later this week... I remember it staying on 2 at idle. I haven't stored it outside in a long time but I do remember that it did accumulate some water at the left rear passenger floor board (there is no rust in this area of the floorboard. I assume a sunroof drain is plugged. The alternator and water pump was replaced within the last 5,000 miles. If I have time before the sale is over I will get it inspected. I think all of the 300D up to 1985 had engine driven vacuum pumps. I cleaned the vacuum pump check valves yesterday - I expect to reinstall it today after picking up a new gasket. The Tires were very new prior to storage. I took it off the road because I moved to within a couple of miles to work and decided to use my truck and motorcycle for primary transportation. Previously I had a 45 mile commute twice a day and I enjoyed using the Benz for that trip. ******* update ****** Vacuum pump issue is resolved. ******* update ****** I drove the car to the inspection station tonight and will leave it overnight. They will look at it tomorrow. I have a smile on my face when I drive this car! Steering is tight, runs good and shifts well in my opinion. The brake pedal takes a little more pressure than I expect and the tires might be a little out of round from sitting. I suspect all of that will get better with use. I was not able to spend much time on the car before taking it in for inspection - so I'm not sure if it will pass or not. I will post the findings tomorrow evening, good or bad.On Oct-16-15 at 13:24:25 PDT, seller added the following information: Sorry about all the text... My bad and the system will not let me fix it. The car passed the Virginia state inspection today. The car has a fresh state inspection.On Oct-17-15 at 07:24:52 PDT, seller added the following information: I am changing the deposit to $100.