£4,000 - £5,000
1988 MERCEDES 190 MK2
United Kingdom • 5 Feb 2026 • Lot 342
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1988 Mercedes 190 has very low mileage and a documented family history, suggesting it's been well-cared for. The reluctant sale 'due to health' implies a motivated seller.
Condition
7
Garaged, low mileage, reluctant sale.
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Manual
Transmission:
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Chassis No:
Odometer:
41,000 miles
E490 LPT
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Make: MERCEDES Model: 190 MK2Registration: E490 LPTEngine Size (cc): 1997Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol Current Speedometer Reading: 41,000Year of Manufacture: 1988 Date First Registered: 24/05/1988MOT Expiry Date: 14/07/2026Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026Current V5 present.
Paperwork includes an Owner's Handbook, written notes from the vendor, a copy of a previous V5, two MOT certificates, and an invoice.
The vendor has provided the following:
1988 Mercedes 190 2.0 petrol 5 speed Electric sunroof
Power Steering 41K miles from new
Always garaged
Purchased new by my grandfather from Mercedes Mill in Sunderland Upon his passing in 1995 it was registered but never used by my grandmother
Then passed onto his son, then myself
Documented family registration
Very reluctant sale due to health
Points of note
£845
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£3,447
Median Price (Since 2020)
£11,900
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Rare Sale
This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen 10 sold before
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Jul 14 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
39,386 miles
Registration Date
1988-05-24
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 15 2025 with 39,386 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On Oct 20 2020 with 39,128 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On Oct 12 2020 with 39,125 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Jul 03 2019 with 38,420 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Bothside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Bothside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Passed
On Apr 06 2018 with 38,398 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both side.. (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both side.. (3.6.B.4e)
- Cooling fan very noisy needs attention..
- Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- Slight oil leak rear axle unit..
- Slight brake bind nearside rear.
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed
On Apr 02 2018 with 38,395 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Advisory:
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both side.. (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both side.. (3.6.B.4e)
- Cooling fan very noisy needs attention..
- Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- Slight oil leak rear axle unit..
- Slight brake bind nearside rear.
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed
On Sep 23 2014 with 38,360 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- nearside rear wheel binding slightly when turned by hand
Passed
On Aug 23 2013 with 38,010 miles
Failed
On Aug 22 2013 with 38,308 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Aug 23 2012 with 38,282 miles
Passed
On Jan 18 2011 with 38,054 miles
Passed
On Nov 30 2009 with 36,458 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Passed
On Oct 04 2008 with 35,588 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On Oct 04 2008 with 35,588 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On May 25 2007 with 35,231 miles
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