RESERVE LOWERED - 1992 Mercedes-Benz 190E
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Highlights
• Tidy interior
• Low ownership
• Well cared for and routinely serviced
• Stacks of paperwork
THE BACKGROUND
Introduced in 1982 and produced until 1993 this executive 4 door saloon was designed and built by Mercedes-Benz to compete with the popular 3 Series BMW. It impressed all with its blend of comfort and solidity with a staggering 1.9 million of these models hitting the market in its 11 year reign.
Known for its longevity and reliability, this car is popular worldwide with many clocking up substantial mileage.
THE HISTORY
This 1992 registered 190E was first registered to a elderly lady in Scotland, who used it until she no longer could. It was in storage for some time before making its way to the beautiful county of Dorset where it was owned and cared for by an engineer who carried out numerous areas of work and servicing.
The current owner purchased the vehicle in July 2021 and enjoyed it over the summer months after recently deciding to partake in classic car ownership!
THE PAPERWORK
All V5 documents from all owners come with the car as well as 37 pages of invoices and receipts from 2018 onwards. The official Mercedes service booklet is stamped right up until the car entered storage.
Included in the bills are notes of servicing carried out by the engineer owner. There is online documentation of MOT’s from 2005 to present, where you can see the mileage increments, the mileage from 2005 - 2010 was just over 2,000.
Then from 2018 the MOT's restart which line up with the storage history. Also included are original owners manual, two keys, key ring, Haynes manual and original model brochure.
THE EXTERIOR
This vehicle is a very tidy example, with only a small area on the rear quarter and rear bumper that would be required to take it to perfection, other than that the paint and trims are all in first rate condition.
There’s no paperwork present to confirm if the car has had a respray or paint work in the past but we wouldn’t be surprised to learn if one had been carried out. The metallic paint looks gorgeous in the sunlight, it's a real beauty and certainly shows its been cared for.
THE INTERIOR
The interior is also in top order, the ‘mushroom’ cloth interior, which is a pleasant mix of beiges, is in fantastic condition. Seats look barely used both front and rear, the dash looks factory fresh with all gauges and buttons present and working as expected, as do all electronics in this car.
This car was built in a time when quality and integrity were essential parts of the Mercedes-Benz brand and it shows, everything you touch feels solid and proper.
THE MECHANICS
During our visit the car was started and maneuvered on several occasions, the 1.8L fired up with no hesitation and there were no questionable sounds or issues. We also followed the vehicle for a few miles with various speeds obtained, it cruised comfortably, stopped and took off with no difficulty.
The recent history and stamped service book are testament to the love it has received over the years, this model is proven to go on for hundreds and thousands of miles with the right care. Most recently there has been a refresh of the rear subframe (including powder coating) and all four wheels have been professional refurbished.
THE APPEAL
This car is German engineering at its finest. Built to be comfortable and reliable it's a huge hit world wide. Just under two million were sold and with some of those cars clocking galactic mileages it’s safe to say these cars have the longevity most modern cars lack let alone something built when Eric Clapton was still in the charts.
A really fantastic opportunity to own an engineering marvel without breaking the bank.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1992
- Make Mercedes
- Model 190E
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 54,500 Miles
- Engine size 1797
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Location Somerset
- Country United Kingdom
20
bids
- jw•••• £4,000 25/11/21
- KJ•••• £3,900 25/11/21
- jw•••• £3,800 25/11/21
- KJ•••• £3,700 25/11/21
- jw•••• £3,600 25/11/21
- KJ•••• £3,500 25/11/21
- jw•••• £3,400 25/11/21
- TC•••• £3,300 25/11/21
- ka•••• £3,000 25/11/21
- Ra•••• £2,750 25/11/21
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