£32,625 (Est: £30,000 - £35,000)
1985 Mercedes-Benz (W201) 190E 2.3-16V Cosworth - Ex-Team Lotus
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 9 Nov 2024
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£32,625 (Est: £30,000 - £35,000)
1985 Mercedes-Benz (W201) 190E 2.3-16V Cosworth - Ex-Team Lotus
UK • 9 Nov 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16V Cosworth has a unique history, as it was one of two supplied new to Team Lotus International in 1986 and used by team members, including Ayrton Senna. It has been well-maintained by enthusiast-owners, has a full-service history, and recent professional repairs.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in excellent condition, belying its mileage. It has had some professional repairs to address common rust areas and comes with a full-service history. The overall description suggests it's well-maintained and running well.
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130,000 miles
2010342F148553
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
C502 BEX
1985
Auction
£32,625 (Est: £30,000 - £35,000)
1985 Mercedes-Benz (W201) 190E 2.3-16V Cosworth - Ex-Team Lotus
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 9 Nov 2024
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
The Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) was a compact executive saloon car manufactured from 1982 to 1993.
Mercedes had enjoyed some good results competing in rallying, with V8-powered R107 Series Coupés and naturally they were keen to build on this success by taking the 190E on a similar path.
Not having the expertise in-house at the time, Mercedes approached British engineering company, Cosworth, to develop a competitive engine for the rally car, however this project took off just as the Audi Quattro, with its all-wheel drive and turbocharger, was launched, making the 2.3 16v appear somewhat outclassed.
With a continued desire for the 190 to succeed in high-profile motorsport and also now a state-of-the-art engine with which to do it, Mercedes turned to the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft (DTM) (German Touring Car Championship) motorsport series instead.
However, cars racing in this championship had to be based on a road-going model, a minimum number of which had been sold to the public...
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
Expired
Expired on 4th Feb 2024
Latest MOT mileage:
128,399 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 30th Jan 2023, 128,399 miles
Failed
On 24th Jan 2023, 128,397 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Major:
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Passed
On 5th Jan 2022, 128,100 miles
Failed
On 5th Jan 2022, 128,100 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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