I '76: presentation of the new series 200 (series W 123); III 77: coupe debut; IX 77: combo presentation; ’81: introduction of a 5-speed gearbox (except 4-speed); ’82: light face lifting (m.in. Headlights).
► Technical data
bodies: sd: 4-door, dim. 4725/ 1786/1438 mm, poj. luggage. 500 l.
Motors: 4-, 5-, 6-cylindrowe: gasoline: 2.0/94-122 KM, 2.3/109-136 KM, 2.5/129-140 KM, 2.8/156-185 KM; diesels: 2.0/55-60 KM, 2.2/60 KM, 2.4/65-72 KM, 3.0/80-88 KM, 3.0 turbo / 125 KM.
Chassis: rear-wheel drive, chest 4-, 5-run. man, 3-run. automaton; independent suspension, front wah. transverse, rear trailing arms, coil springs.
► Faults
• bodywork corrosion (trunk lid, under the decorative strips, in the wheel arches)
• play in the steering system
• excessive clutch wear
• sunroof leaks
Parts prices in PLN
reflector 1092
front fender 1159
complete clutch 1383
brake pads (front) 126
front door glass 582
timing drive 571
Mercedes 230 2.3, 1980 r.
► Summary
Spacious, the well-equipped and carefully finished model enjoys well-deserved popularity. However, due to old age, many copies have already been eliminated, and those that remain, although they testify to the high durability of Mercedes, require careful inspection. Large selection of models. Wear-and-tear. Costly maintenance