1978 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series

Sedan

3l i5

Automatic

12313012073350

Clear

Diesel

Starts, runs and drives like a champ. This has been my daily driver for more than 2 years. Runs great. Good basic transportation. Almost none of the convenience features work. Passenger window and one of the back windows go up and down, but are off track. Other two have no power. Sunroof works, needs to be greased. Speedometer works, fuel gauge always seems to work. Custom 26 gallon tank, reserve light always comes on before needle hits bottom. Wipers work, side mirrors adjust, headlights, signal lights, brake lights and running lights all work. Things that don't work are the washer pump, reverse lights, climate control, cruise control, rear defogger, throttle knob. There is no radio. The rear view mirror is broken. There are two long cracks in the windshield, and the rear window needs to be resealed. As with any of these cars, there is an oil leak. Also, it takes a second for the reverse gear to engage. I swapped out the seats from a 1984 w123, and they are black. Tires are two years old with little wear. I have no idea of the mileage since the odometer never worked for me. My mechanic disconnected the "automatic" climate control system because it started shorting out the battery. A previous owner had disabled it, but it wouldn't die. So now I drive it only in good weather. Reliable car that will probably run forever.