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£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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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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Compared to historical records, the sale price placed this vehicle squarely in the mid-market for the (W201) 190 E 2.5-16.

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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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