Highlights

Desirable Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.0, widely regarded as one of the marque’s most robust and over-engineered models
Originally collected from the Stuttgart-Sindelfingen factory by its first owner through Mercedes-Benz’s Factory Collection programme, and accompanied by related correspondence and its original German registration plate
Head gasket replaced and cylinder head skimmed and repaired in July 2024, with the water pump also renewed at the same time
Extensive history file containing a substantial collection of invoices and supporting documentation
MOT valid until 16 September 2026

The Appeal

Introduced in 1982, the W201 marked Mercedes-Benz’s entry into the compact executive market and remained in production until 1993, with more than 1.8 million examples built. Penned under the direction of legendary designer Bruno Sacco, the ‘Baby Benz’ combined restrained styling with exceptional refinement and quickly established itself as a benchmark in its class.

In the years since, the W201 has earned an almost legendary reputation among enthusiasts and is widely regarded as one of the most over-engineered Mercedes-Benz models ever produced, having benefited from a development programme reportedly costing around £600 million. The result was a car renowned not for outright performance or lavish equipment, but for its remarkable solidity, durability and sense of quality.

Finished in a typically tasteful colour combination, this 190E would make an ideal daily driver as well as a comfortable and stylish companion for tours, shows and enthusiast events. Originally collected from the factory by its first owner in 1991, it retains its original German registration plates, providing an appealing link to its early history that is sure to resonate with Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts.

Key Information

Mileage: 166,251 miles (warranted through service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 16 September 2026 (advisories for wear on the edge of the offside front tyre and play in the offside drag link end ball joint and front wheel bearings)
Technical specs: 2.0-litre inline-four, four-speed automatic
Paperwork: Owner’s book pack, V5C registration document, various invoices, itinerary for Factory Collection, photograph of the car with original German factory collection numberplate

Service History

07/24 – unrecorded – Damas Ltd
03/21 – 164,410 miles – serviced by owner
09/16 – 159,815 miles – unrecorded
11/15 – 159,095 miles – P. L. Terry
07/10 – 143,000 miles – The Garage P&S Autos
07/09 – 139,967 miles – The Garage P&S Autos
10/07 – 134,367 miles – The Garage P&S Autos
05/05 – 127,110 miles – TDM Mercedes-Benz Services
01/03 – 117,303 miles – The Garage P&S Autos
03/01 – 110,340 miles – The Garage P&S Autos
11/98 – 102,400 miles – Mercedes-Benz Rivervale of Brighton
06/98 – 96,667 miles – Mercedes-Benz Kundendiest
01/98 – 90,197 miles – Mercedes-Benz Rivervale of Brighton
07/97 – 84,414 miles – Mercedes-Benz Rivervale of Brighton
04/97 – 78,812 miles – Mercedes-Benz Rivervale of Brighton
10/96 – 73,925 miles – Mercedes-Benz Rivervale of Brighton
04/96 – 66,420 miles – Mercedes-Benz Rivervale of Brighton
10/95 – 62,908 miles – Mercedes-Benz Rivervale of Brighton
02/95 – 54,275 miles – Mercedes-Benz Rivervale of Brighton
08/91 – 48,088 miles – Mercedes-Benz Rivervale of Brighton
04/94 – 42,061 miles – Mercedes-Benz Rivervale of Brighton
11/93 – 36,147 miles – Mercedes-Benz Rivervale of Brighton
06/93 – 30,376 miles – Mercedes-Benz Rivervale of Brighton
12/92 – 24,196 miles – Mercedes-Benz Rivervale of Brighton
09/92 – 20,014 miles – Mercedes-Benz Rivervale of Brighton
04/92 – 12,021 miles – Mercedes-Benz Rivervale of Brighton
10/91 – 6,732 miles – Mercedes-Benz Kundendienst
08/91 – 731 miles – Mercedes-Benz Rivervale of Brighton

The Detail

Original ‘Factory Collection’ vehicle, and 1991 German numberplate also supplied
Silver/gold paintwork
Grey check cloth cabin, punctuated by wooden inlays
Electric sunroof
Blaupunkt stereo with boot-mounted CD changer
Seller notes a rust spot on the boot lid and a crack in the dashboard
Major service carried out in July 2024, which included skimming and welding the cylinder head and replacing the head gasket, inlet manifold gasket, exhaust manifold gasket, and rocker cover gasket
Water pump recently replaced
Supplied with a significant history file containing a raft of invoices

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