Reliability is engraved into
Mercedes tradition, and that all began in 1976 with the release of the Mercedes
W123. Big Motoring World
reviews the classic Mercedes and the effects it’s had on the brand to present
day.
Style
Smooth and muted, the car wasn’t
on the flashy side yet still looked stylish and futuristic at the time of
release. And if at first the sluggish petrol and diesel engines struggled to
sell in the UK, it was upgraded in 1980 to 2.0- and 2.3-litre form. By then, every
budding young executive wanted a Mercedes,
particularly the iconic W123.
Favourite
The T-series estate version of
the W123 was then released, with a surprising dash of glamour. It quickly
became the favourite with gentry and antiques dealers, and to this day is the
most practical W123. With space, comfort and dependability on its side, it
deals with bumpy roads in a gentle, calm fashion thanks to soft, long travel
suspension.
Longevity
These models were so good, they
were still seen driving around the UK regularly up to a decade after they went
off production. It also became a favourite back home, with Munich’s taxi
drivers adopting the W123 for its ease of maintenance and simplicity. It’s for
these reasons that the car ended up in Africa, namely Morocco where it can
still be found today.
Global Fame
Many cameo appearances in
primetime TV shows such as The Sweeney
and The Professionals helped boost
the W123’s appeal as the preferred wheels of villains. Even Arthur Daley drove
one for a while in Minder. They can
still be found around the UK, with a reported 3,500 models on the roads, and
they are currently retailing at around £4,000 – a certain bargain for any
Mercedes enthusiast.
Big Motoring World
Big Motoring World is the largest
independent seller of used BMWs and Mercedes-Benz in the UK. Based in London
and Kent, Big Motoring World hold over 1000 cars and has plans
to expand the site even further, so we are sure to have the perfect car for
you.
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