Mercedes-Benz : W123

The Mercedes-Benz W123, introduced in 1976, quickly earned a reputation as one of the most durable and dependable cars ever built. Styled under Friedrich Geiger, it was offered in saloon, coupé, and estate forms, with a wide range of petrol and diesel engines to suit markets worldwide. Combining understated elegance, exceptional build quality, and advanced safety features, the W123 became a global success, remaining a common sight on roads decades after production ended and cementing its status as a benchmark for longevity and engineering integrity.

Magazine Articles

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    Scoop!

    Baby SLC

    CAR Magazine · February 1976
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    Mercedes' new star

    Ron Wakefield drives the S Class' baby sisters

    CAR Magazine · March 1976
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    Scoop

    The first Mercedes-Benz estate car is undergoing final development for release during 1977.

    CAR Magazine · September 1976
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    Giant Test

    Mercedes Benz 250 v BMW 525 v Audi GL5E

    CAR Magazine · December 1976
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    Newcomers

    Mercedes Coupe - Celebrity Square?

    CAR Magazine · May 1977
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    Giant Test

    Peugeot 504 GLD v Citroen CX2200D v Mercedes Benz 240D

    CAR Magazine · May 1977
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    Giant Test

    Mercedes-Benz 280E v BMW 728 v Peugeot 604SL

    CAR Magazine · November 1977
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    Newcomers : Bremen T Party for country house set

    Enter the five-door Mercedes

    CAR Magazine · June 1979
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    Merc's jumping horses

    More power means more efficiency - at least it does the way Mercedes-Benz do things

    CAR Magazine · February 1980
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    Giant Test

    BMW 728i v Audi 200 Turbo v Mercedes-Benz 280e

    CAR Magazine · August 1980
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    Newcomers : Stuttgart's new engines sing a sweeter song

    Cunning Merc's new 'baby car' engines go into service - now.

    CAR Magazine · September 1980
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    Giant Test

    Ford Granada 2.3GL v Mercedes 200 v Volvo 244GL

    CAR Magazine · June 1981
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    Top Ten : Executive Saloon

    Mercedes Benz 230E £9501

    CAR Magazine · February 1982
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    Long Term Test : Estate of the art

    After 20,000 miles' hard use the case for investing in Mercedes' highest priced estate, the 280TE, is convincing but not perfect

    CAR Magazine · August 1982
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    Shock Tactics

    There is more to this AMG modified Benz 280CE than gaudy paintwork as Gavin Green (expensively) finds out. Jaguar and Aston Martin drivers should take note

    CAR Magazine · June 1983

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