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£5,400 (Est: £5,000 - £7,000)
1990 MERCEDES 190E 2.6 AUTO
United Kingdom • 20 Jun 2026 • Lot 446
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Condition
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
WDB2010292F714658
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
[Reg Number]
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
2599cc, auto.
This high-spec Mercedes 190E has had only 3 registered keepers from new, the latest having owned it for 32 years.
We're told it has been unused for the last 3 years, but it recently achieved an advisory-free MoT which is valid to 31st May 2027.
The light tan leather interior features a sunroof and is nicely preserved, and the odometer is showing 116,718 miles.
The car comes with a few receipts from 2019-22, original owner's manuals, spare keys, and a service book recording 8 services up to 82,356 miles in 2003.
It was first registered in June 1990.
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Points of note
£3,132
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,068
Median Price (Since 2020)
£24,748
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on May 31 2027
Latest MOT Mileage
116,714 miles
Registration Date
1990-06-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 01 2026 with 116,714 miles
Passed
On Jul 06 2022 with 116,523 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Failed
On Jul 06 2022 with 116,523 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Failed
On Oct 11 2021 with 116,506 miles
There were 9 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Advisory:
- Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Spare tyre defective
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Oct 05 2020 with 116,380 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed
On Oct 05 2020 with 116,380 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On Oct 01 2019 with 115,913 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT OF REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed
On Oct 01 2019 with 115,913 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT OF REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Oct 16 2018 with 115,377 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Failed
On Oct 16 2018 with 115,377 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Failed
On Oct 11 2018 with 115,359 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of rear subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 11 2017 with 114,758 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill section (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear sill section (5.2.6)
Failed
On Oct 04 2017 with 114,752 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory:
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill section (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear sill section (5.2.6)
Passed
On Oct 24 2016 with 114,173 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear sill section (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear sill section (5.2.6)
Passed
On Oct 07 2015 with 113,429 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside rear sill slightly corroded.
Passed
On Oct 10 2014 with 112,665 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed
On Oct 07 2013 with 111,737 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On Sep 24 2013 with 111,737 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Oct 18 2012 with 109,616 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed
On Oct 09 2012 with 109,616 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory:
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Sep 28 2011 with 106,786 miles
Failed
On Sep 23 2011 with 106,786 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Oct 07 2010 with 103,837 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Oct 05 2010 with 103,837 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Sep 25 2009 with 100,565 miles
Passed
On Oct 08 2008 with 97,056 miles
Failed
On Oct 01 2008 with 96,933 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Passed
On Oct 23 2007 with 93,959 miles
Failed
On Oct 16 2007 with 93,943 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Oct 04 2006 with 89,742 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
