£6,187 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 23 Mar 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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£6,187 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16
UK • 23 Mar 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Mercedes 190E 2.5-16 Cosworth, finished in Black Pearl metallic with Anthracite leather, has been off the road for years but is still running. It features a 2.5L 16-valve engine, 5-speed manual gearbox, and aftermarket upgrades like Wolfrace alloys and a Momo steering wheel, though it needs significant work to return to top condition.
Condition
4
The car has been off the road for years and needs attention. It has aftermarket upgrades, and while original parts are included, the extent of work needed is unknown and requires in-person viewing.
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211,932 miles
WDB2010352F650370
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
G462 ESB
1989
Auction
£6,187 (Est: £8,000 - £10,000)
1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 23 Mar 2025
Market Position:
Lowest 10% of Past Sales
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Description
Off the road for numerous years, although still running, this Mercedes 190E 2.5-16 is in need of some attention Introduced in 1988, the second-generation 190E Cosworth was powered by a 2498cc, 16-valve inline-four, producing (when new) some 204bhp and driving the rear wheels via a five-speed Getrag ‘dog-leg’ manual gearbox In period, it was capable of 0-60 in 7.1 second and over 150mph It's finished in Black Pearl metallic over an Anthracite leather-trimmed interior, offset by carbon-look trim around the gear lever After-market upgrades include 18-inch Wolfrace alloys, a Momo steering wheel, and rear light clusters (original steering wheel and light clusters are included)
Supplied with numerous invoices from its time on the road and previous MOTs We encourage your viewing at our NEC Sale to establish just how much work will be required to return this desirable Mercedes to top form Exterior
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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Previous (W201) 190 E 2.5-16 Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 30th Jun 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
212,022 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 1st Jul 2026, 212,022 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- corrosion boot floor both front corners
Failed
On 1st Jul 2026, 212,022 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- corrosion boot floor both front corners
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Horn not working (7.7 (a))
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On 27th May 2025, 211,401 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension conponents (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- all pipes painted
- cill covers fitted
Passed
On 22nd Aug 2020, 211,358 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- corrosion fuel pipes
- corrosion to nearside rear floor
MOT Mileage Trend
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