£16,884
1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 190E 2.5-16 COSWORTH - NON CAT
Collecting Cars • UK • 24 Jun 2022
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£16,884
1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 190E 2.5-16 COSWORTH - NON CAT
UK • 24 Jun 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Cosworth is a well-preserved example with 177,980 miles, featuring a non-cat Cosworth engine and a five-speed manual transmission. It boasts an attractive Smoke Silver Metallic finish and desirable options like Recaro seats, but has some cosmetic blemishes and corrosion noted.
Condition
6
The car presents well overall. However, the advisories from the MOT test in 2019, along with noted corrosion and paint imperfections, suggest that while it's been maintained, some reconditioning would improve its condition.
/ 10
177,980 miles
WDB2010352F701417
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
H29 XUW
1990
Auction
£16,884
1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 190E 2.5-16 COSWORTH - NON CAT
Collecting Cars • UK • 24 Jun 2022
Market Position:
Mid-Market
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
A well-preserved, non-cat example of the modern classic performance saloon.
Price Analysis vs Other (W201) 190 E 2.5-16s
£6,187
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,813
Median Price (Since 2020)
£43,092
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Mid-Market
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Previous (W201) 190 E 2.5-16 Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 17th Nov 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
179,893 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 18th Nov 2025, 179,893 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Passed
On 7th May 2019, 177,641 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Failed
On 7th May 2019, 177,641 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from centre section (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On 18th Apr 2018, 173,441 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear parking (secondary) brake performance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
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