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Est: £14,000 - £18,000
1958 Mercedes-Benz 190 'Ponton
United Kingdom • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 192p
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A rare, UK-supplied RHD 1958 Mercedes-Benz Ponton (Typ 190) saloon, maintained by the same owner for 32 years with approximately 4,100 miles covered. Recently serviced in 2023, it retains its original buffs logbook and V5C.
Condition
6
Described as 'good order' with recent work.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
WDB190R1210108504731
Chassis No:
Odometer:
4,100 miles
3524 BP
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Single ownership for 32 years.
Registration No: 3524 BPChassis No: WDB190R1210108504731MOT: Exempt
Supplied new to Mrs Rogerson of Billingshurst, West Sussex
A rare and desirable UK supplied RHD 'Ponton' saloon in good order
In current long-term ownership since June 1994
Benefiting from works in 2023 with only 52 miles covered since
Supplied with history file, sundry invoices, 1958 buff logbook and current V5C
A reference to the pontoon-inspired styling defined by the fully-integrated fenders and rectangular footprint, the Ponton launched in 1953 with the W120 that offered four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines.
Presented in August of that year and marketed as the Typ 180 after the engine displacement, the bulbous three-box saloon was the very first unibody Mercedes-Benz passenger car.
Unusually modern for that era, it was lighter and more rigid than its forerunners thanks to the body-frame integral construction.
Fitted with double wishbones up front, the 180 features a U-shap...
Points of note
£6,592
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£12,048
Median Price (Since 2020)
£21,514
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on May 07 2014
Latest MOT Mileage
64,323 miles
Registration Date
1958-01-01
MOT History
Passed
On May 08 2013 with 64,323 miles
Passed
On Apr 20 2012 with 64,308 miles
Passed
On May 04 2011 with 64,282 miles
Passed
On Apr 19 2010 with 64,205 miles
Passed
On Apr 30 2009 with 64,077 miles
Passed
On May 02 2008 with 64,055 miles
Failed
On Apr 30 2008 with 64,054 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Passed
On Oct 05 2006 with 62,856 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
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