£21,000 (Est: £21,000 - £26,000)
1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
Historics • UK • 20 Sept 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£21,000 (Est: £21,000 - £26,000)
1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
UK • 20 Sept 2025 • Lot 239
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16, a Cosworth-developed performance icon, boasts long-term single ownership from 1989 to 2024 and a comprehensive history with 17 Mercedes-Benz dealer stamps. Recently recommissioned with KW V3 suspension and a refurbished differential, it presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-preserved classic.
Condition
7
The car is described as well-preserved, with outstanding provenance and careful long-term ownership. It has been recently recommissioned with suspension work and a refurbished differential. However, as a 1985 vehicle, there's likely some wear visible, placing it in the 'Very Good' category, with minor reconditioning potentially needed.
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65,400 miles
WDB2010342F143044
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
C410 NUY
1985
Auction
£21,000 (Est: £21,000 - £26,000)
1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16
Historics • UK • 20 Sept 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Year: 1985 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 190E 2.3-16 Registration: C410 NUY
Chassis No: WDB2010342F143044
Odometer: 105,250 Developed with Cosworth for homologation, the 190E 2.3-16 became a performance icon of the 1980s.
Its twin-cam, 16-valve four-cylinder produced around 185bhp through a Getrag dog-leg five-speed gearbox and limited-slip differential, complemented by a purposeful aerodynamic body kit.
Proven on track, it gained fame at the Nürburgring ‘Race of Champions’ in 1984, while in 1983 three near-production examples set endurance records at Nardò, covering 50,000km non-stop at almost 250km/h.
First registered in October 1985, this car was acquired by its long-term previous keeper in July 1989, who retained it until 2024.
Its careful ownership is supported by outstanding provenance, including the original pre-delivery inspection sheet, factory sales literature and a stamped service book with 17 Mercedes-Benz dealer entries, 14 from the same Leeds dealer.
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Price Analysis vs Other (W201) 190 E 2.3-16s
£4,578
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£19,288
Median Price (Since 2020)
£276,949
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous (W201) 190 E 2.3-16 Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 24th Sept 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
105,438 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 25th Sept 2026, 105,438 miles
Failed
On 24th Sept 2026, 105,438 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Passed
On 10th Sept 2025, 105,252 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- manufacture plastic sills fitted restricting inspection on both sides
Failed
On 8th Sept 2025, 105,252 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush from bottom arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- manufacture plastic sills fitted restricting inspection on both sides
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