Basic information and history

The Mercedes-Benz W115, often called the “/8”, was the last of the classically upright mid-range models from Stuttgart and gained access to the 3.0-litre five-cylinder OM617 diesel engine in 1974. In the Swedish market, among other places, this powertrain was marketed as the 240 D 3.0 , although in other countries it was called the 300 D. The combination of robust construction, high driving comfort and the long-lasting OM617 engine makes the 1975 cars particularly sought after by connoisseurs.

This example is stated by the seller to have an odometer reading of 147,030 km and the odometer reading can be guaranteed. According to the seller, there is documentation from the National Archives from 1975 onwards that shows a continuous Swedish ownership history with the same owner family from 1975 to 2013, consistent deregistering at the beginning of October and reregistering in April each year. The car is in a completely unrestored original condition and have never been driven in the winter and has always been garaged. The windscreen has previously been replaced with tinted glass.

Note: The trip meter is stationary, which does not affect the main odometer's reading according to the seller.

Please note that all information in the ad is the seller's own.

Equipment and options

• MB original rims with hubcaps
• Electric sunroof – working
• Tinted windshield, replacement
• MB original rims and matching hubcaps
• Manual gearbox

Condition

Body and exterior condition: According to the seller, the paint is completely original from 1975 and recently polished and sealed. It is described as very nice with age-related wear such as some stone chips in the front and small touch-up paint in places. Chrome, moldings, headlight lenses and emblems are stated to be in very good condition. The windshield has previously been replaced with tinted glass and is stated to be without scratches or stone chips. See pictures for your own assessment.

Interior: The interior is very well maintained with minimal wear. The headliner is complete and flawless. The steering wheel, controls and buttons are described as being in very good condition. See pictures for your own assessment.

Tires and rims: Brand new tires are mounted. The car is on original MB rims with matching hubcaps. See pictures for your own assessment.

Mechanics and function: The engine is reported to have good compression and is easy to start. The brakes have been checked and have good pads and discs. The gearbox and driveline are in good condition but the seller notes a slight vibration when releasing the throttle. The clutch slave cylinder has recently been replaced. The trip meter is not working and is stuck but does not affect the main counter, according to the seller. The electric sunroof works.

Service history

The car has been serviced regularly when parked every year. The last service was carried out in March 2025 and included an oil change with filter, a check of the injectors and a recently changed diesel filter. There is history and documentation from the National Archives from 1975 onwards regarding previous owners, and the car has been in the same family's possession from 1975 to 2013. These documents also show regular seasonal use with deregistering in October and reregistering in April each year, which supports the information that the car has never been driven in the winter and has been stored in a garage.

Summary

A 1975 Mercedes-Benz 240 D 3.0 in an unusually well-preserved original condition with documented Swedish ownership history since 1975, only summer use and garage life. Odometer reading 147,030 km which can be guaranteed according to the seller, recently serviced and with new tires, nice chrome and an interior that is in very good condition. Minor remarks are a slight vibration when releasing the gas and a stationary trip meter. An attractive example for those looking for a correct and well-kept W115 with the sought-after five-cylinder 3.0-liter diesel.

Information provided by the seller, self-checking before bidding is recommended.