
£12,864
1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Cosworth
United Kingdom • 27 Mar 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a right-hand drive, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Cosworth, sold at auction in the United Kingdom for £12,000. It features a 2.5L inline-4 petrol engine with an automatic transmission and has an indicated odometer reading of 181,074 miles.

Condition
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Automatic
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
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Odometer:
181,074 miles
G177 CLE
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
[Catalogue Description]
Points of note
£6,187
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,813
Median Price (Since 2020)
£43,092
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 02 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
180,890 miles
Registration Date
1990-12-31
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 01 2025 with 180,890 miles
Passed
On Jul 31 2024 with 180,685 miles
Passed
On Aug 03 2023 with 180,241 miles
Failed
On Mar 14 2014 with 180,188 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Fail:
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory:
- Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Passed
On Mar 08 2013 with 177,139 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- No vehicle/engine specific criteria available for this vehicle. Carry out Non-cat test
Passed
On Mar 20 2012 with 174,577 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed
On Mar 19 2012 with 174,577 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear 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)
Advisory:
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Mar 17 2011 with 169,466 miles
Failed
On Mar 11 2011 with 169,466 miles
There were 13 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- front number plate cracked
- o/s/f indicator lens cracked
- rear brake pipes ans rear suspension sphere pipes corroded
- slight play in both front wheel bearings
- n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on edges
- o/s/r brake disc pitted
Passed
On Mar 12 2010 with 165,257 miles
Passed
On Feb 27 2009 with 146,200 miles
Passed
On Mar 08 2008 with 136,278 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- offside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded
Failed
On Mar 08 2008 with 136,278 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- offside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrule slightly corroded
Passed
On Mar 09 2007 with 129,125 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Mar 10 2006 with 125,992 miles
Failed
On Mar 10 2006 with 125,992 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

