This Car was first registered in Spain after purchase from new at Marbella Mercedes dealer December 1985. Its 1996 registration refers to it year of Uk registration. The car is a 1985 W123 LHD 300D Merc. Vin on request. Newly MOT'd with refurbed brake calipers and pads all round. New Battery. Low mileage for a near 40yr old car. First 12 yrs only driven 2-3 months a year and only in the dry. Last 5 yrs garaged and only 15, 000 km in last 11 yrs. Mainly kept garaged and or in dry climate (Costa del Sol). No rust and chrome very good. Great condition, new tires, battery, rubber suspension gaiters and new MOT. Best Metallic Blue colour. Sunroof. Video of engine running available on request. Car first owner bought in Spain (Marbella) new from agent in 1985. Used only for 3 months per yr in dry and otherwise garaged until 1993. Second owner purchased in 1993 in Spain and imported to UK in 1996 where first UK registered. My father purchased as 3rd owner in 2018 with intent to take back to Spain but covid came along and car remained garaged since late 2019. Although DVLA reg shows 1996, Vehicle is Dec 1985 new from Marbella dealer. A small admin task contacting Mer Owners Club for verification of 1985 date and submitting to the DVLA for classic car reg (cars over 40yrs) would make this car Tax, Mot and ULEZ exempt this coming December.