Drogheda, Co. Louth
1984 Mercedes-Benz 230E
W123 · 2 of 2 shares available
1/2 share€7,000
Running costs€134/month
Points a year60
Car value€14,000
1976 to 1986
Mercedes W123 shares in Ireland
The W123 ran half the taxi ranks in Ireland and many are still going. It is the classic for people who want comfort, reliability and a car they can take to France without worrying.
| Built | 1976 to 1986 |
|---|---|
| What a good one costs | Roughly €6,000 to €15,000 for a good saloon, €10,000 to €25,000 for an estate, coupé or a low-mileage 280E. |
| Example share | 1/3 of a 1984 230E: €4,000 |
| Running costs per share | About €88 a month, before fuel |
| Motor tax (1984 car) | Vintage motor tax, €56 a year |
| NCT (1984 car) | Exempt from NCT (over 40 years old, private use) |
Why a Mercedes W123 works as a shared car
A W123 is cheap to share and easy for anyone to drive. The estate is a great group car for festivals, surfing trips and moving a teenager to college.
Which one to buy
The 200D and 240D are the taxi favourites, the 230E is the sensible petrol, and the 280E is the quickest. The coupé (C123) and estate (S123) cost more.
What to check before you buy
- Wheel arches, jacking points, the front valance and under the bumper and trim strips.
- The bottom of the windscreen and rear screen, where water sits under the rubber.
- Vacuum central locking and the climate control, which are fiddly to fix.
- Diesels are almost unbreakable but slow. Petrol 230E and 280E cars are the better drive.
- Service history. These cars reward regular maintenance and punish neglect.
Whatever the car, get an independent inspection before you pay for a share, and read what goes in a co-ownership agreement.
Mercedes W123 shares for sale
The cars shown are examples while our first owners sign up.
Celbridge, Co. Kildare
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D
W123 · 2 of 3 shares available
1/3 share€4,000
Running costs€88/month
Points a year40
Car value€12,000
Own a Mercedes W123? Sell shares in it and keep one for yourself.
Questions
Mercedes W123 shares, answered
How much does a share in a Mercedes W123 cost?
It depends on the car and how many shares it's split into. As an example, a 1984 230E worth €12,000 split 3 ways is about €4,000 a share, with running costs of around €88 a month each before fuel.
Is a W123 diesel a good classic?
As a dependable car, yes. As a driving experience, it's slow. If you want to enjoy the drive, choose a 230E or 280E.
Does a W123 qualify for vintage motor tax?
Yes. Every W123 is now more than 30 years old, so it can be taxed at the vintage rate once registered as a vintage vehicle.
Read next
Other models