£15,750
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 16 Mar 2022
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£15,750
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16
UK • 16 Mar 2022
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16, one of only 4,784 ever sold, features a manual gearbox and has been with its current owner for 13 years. Recent mechanical work totaling £6,288 and a recent MOT make this a solid buy.
Condition
6
The vendor rates the engine as 'Excellent', bodywork, electrical equipment and transmission as 'Very Good', interior trim as 'Good' and paintwork as 'Average'. This suggests a rating between 5 and 7. There is no mention of rust or major mechanical issues that would suggest a rating below average.
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90,400 miles
WBD2010352F585571
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
F425 UJN
1989
Auction
£15,750
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16
H&H Auctioneers • UK • 16 Mar 2022
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
One of just 4,784 2.5-16s sold worldwide and presented in Smokey Silver with contrasting Black leather interior Features the desirable manual gearbox and has been in current ownership for the last 13 years Offered after having had £6,288 on mechanical recommissioning in 2021 and with just 90,400 miles on the odometer
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 29th Jun 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
91,127 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 30th Jun 2026, 91,127 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed
On 7th Apr 2026, 91,043 miles
There were 19 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE IS 26 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE IS 26 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded ALL PIPES FRONT TO REAR
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS 26 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS 26 YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (e))
Failed
On 18th Feb 2023, 90,583 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On 10th Mar 2022, 90,391 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
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