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1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Cosworth Evolution II - LHD

United Kingdom • 20 Oct 2025

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This is a rare 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Cosworth Evolution II, number 255 of 502. It features a Cosworth-developed engine, manual transmission, and distinctive aero package, with some noted cosmetic wear but recent servicing.

Condition

7

The car is in overall solid condition with slight wear visible. There's a small scratch on the front bumper, slight wear to the driver's seat bolster, and minor scuff marks on the seat backs and rear bench. However, it passed its last MOT test with no issues, suggesting good mechanical condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

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Odometer:

26,178 miles

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

LHD

KEY FACTS This Mercedes-Benz 190E Cosworth Evolution II is a rare homologation special, which marks number 255 of 502 examples produced.

It is powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder 16-valve Cosworth-developed engine producing up to 235bhp, which is sent to the rear wheels via a dog-leg five-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential.

A German-market example, this 190E was imported into the UK and first registered with the DVLA in January 2021, and has been with its current and third UK-based owner for two years.

The odometer shows 42,161 km, however this is not warranted.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES A high-performance variant of Mercedes’ famously robust W201-series compact saloon, the 190E Cosworth was originally created to homologate the marque’s rally cars, before being redeveloped for Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) touring car racing.

Introduced in 1988, the 2.5-litre 16-valve Cosworth was a development on its 2.3-litre predecessor, offering greater refineme...