
£3,000 - £5,000
1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201)
United Kingdom • 9 Nov 2025 • Lot 859
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This UK-supplied 1982 Mercedes-Benz 190E is finished in Arctic White with grey fabric upholstery. It features a 2-liter engine, a reconditioned 4-speed automatic transmission, and comes with its original handbooks and service records.

Condition
7
Presents neatly, slight wear visible.
/ 10
Automatic
Transmission:
WDB2010242F239175
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
D516 UJH
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) was launched in 1982 as the compact executive saloon in the Stuttgart marque’s range, admired for its engineering quality and understated style
This UK-supplied example was supplied new from Mercedes-Benz Worcester with just one previous keeper and in current ownership since 2012
Finished in Arctic White with grey fabric upholstery, the car presents neatly throughout with original trim, brightwork and factory correct detailing
Powered by the 2-litre M102.962 four-cylinder petrol engine producing around 117bhp, driving the rear wheels through a reconditioned 4-speed automatic transmission
Mechanically unmodified, retaining its standard suspension, braking and exhaust systems for a smooth and composed drive
Supplied with its original handbooks, two service books (most recent full service in December 2024), previous MOTs and invoices together with its warning triangle.
The vehicle will be subject to an MOT prior to the sale
Offered without reserve, this low ...
Points of note
£776
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,219
Median Price (Since 2020)
£19,439
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Dec 11 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
91,120 miles
Registration Date
1986-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 12 2024 with 91,120 miles
Passed
On Nov 02 2023 with 90,820 miles
Failed
On Oct 26 2023 with 90,817 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 02 2014 with 90,791 miles
Passed
On Jun 11 2013 with 90,360 miles
Passed
On Jun 14 2012 with 89,402 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
Failed
On Jun 13 2012 with 89,402 miles
There were 8 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- (Dangerous) Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Parking brake adjustment required
Passed
On Jul 20 2011 with 88,048 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- both rear tyres perishing
- front wiper slightly smearing
Passed
On Jul 14 2010 with 86,479 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed
On Jul 08 2009 with 84,778 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
User Entered:
- age relative cracks at rear tyres
Passed
On Jul 14 2008 with 83,152 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Failed
On Jul 14 2008 with 83,152 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Fail:
- Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Advisory:
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Passed
On Jul 17 2007 with 81,187 miles
Failed
On Jul 16 2007 with 81,159 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Passed
On Jul 17 2006 with 79,008 miles
Passed
On Jul 19 2005 with 76,675 miles
Failed
On Jul 18 2005 with 76,673 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

























