£21,508
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5 16V Cosworth
Historics • UK • 24 Sept 2022
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£21,508
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5 16V Cosworth
UK • 24 Sept 2022 • Lot 182
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 Cosworth, presented in Smoke Silver with Black leather, features a desirable manual gearbox and has been recently recommissioned after a period in storage, with over £6,000 spent on improvements. Showing 90,500 miles, it comes with a comprehensive history file, original toolkit, and service booklet, though the original registration is not included, and the V5C is pending.
Condition
7
The car has been recommissioned recently with significant investment, addressing common issues and enhancing performance. It also retains original components and documentation, adding to its appeal. However, storage and mileage contribute to some wear.
/ 10
90,500 miles
WDB2010352F585571
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
F425 UJN
1989
Auction
£21,508
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5 16V Cosworth
Historics • UK • 24 Sept 2022
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
In 1983, Mercedes-Benz introduced the Cosworth 2.3 16V into their range and the new cars were substantially different from the other 190 models.
The body kit reduced the drag coefficient and the steering wheel was smaller than that on other 190s, whilst the fuel tank was enlarged to 70 litres.
The Getrag five-speed, manual gearbox was unique to the 16 valve and featured a 'dog-leg' first gear.
An enlarged 2.5 litre engine replaced the 2.3 in 1988 and offered double-row timing chains to fix the unreliable single chains on the early 2.3s.
The power output was up by 17bhp with a slight increase in torque.
It is debated whether the 2.5 engine was developed and built by Mercedes-Benz or by Cosworth … Interestingly, they were not keen to broadcast the fact that their most sporting saloon car had an engine developed by a British company.
The suspension on the 16 valve models is very different from the standard 190 and as well as being lower and stiffer, it has larger anti-roll bars, har...
Price Analysis vs Other (W201) 190 E 2.5-16s
£6,187
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,813
Median Price (Since 2020)
£43,092
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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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