Grand Canary Island, Spain — According to Tenerife News, a W123 Mercedes 240D has been operating as a cab on Grand Canary Island, Spain since 1988 and has traveled 4.35 million miles.
Tenerife news further noted that the 17.6-foot-long vehicle has been operating three to eight hour shifts since it first began its career.
Motor1 also commented that with a mileage of 3,100 miles per week, the 240D requires up to 52 oil changes every year. The vehicle’s OM 616 engine is also thoroughly checked every 621,371 miles. The current engine is only the second unit in the vehicle, with a replacement available as needed.
The vehicle was originally restored in 2008 and was made into the flagship vehicle for the Spanish cab company.
While efforts were made to retain as many original parts as possible, the vehicle’s seats had to be modernized as well as the steering wheel. The body of the vehicle was also reinforced to prevent fatigue fractures. Brakes were also taken from a more modern Mercedes.
When the vehicle reaches its six-millionth mile, a celebration will be held on Maspalomas in Gran Canaria, Spain.
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