Computer on diesels?? models/yrs?

Hello Diesel Fans, I want to buy an older MB diesel, but I want to avoid cars with computer controls of any kind. I know that in the US, gasoline powered cars with combustion control computers started showing up in 1978 and later. My '96 Ford PSD truck has a computer, but it is a TDI and not mechanically injected. My question is, when did Mercedes start putting computer controls, combustion or other, on their diesels, if ever? Thanks for your help! menujet

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