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1992 Mercedes-Benz (W201) 190E 1. 8 5sp. Manual
Immaculate and Totally Original
Only 69K Miles - Superb History & Provenance - Immaculate Condition
Gleaming 040 Black - Grey MB Tex Interior
One of The Best You'll Find - Timeless, Elegant Simplicity
THE CAR
Date of Registration: 24th September 1992
VRM: K861 CVX
MOT Expiry: 8th December 2026 (No Advisories on any MOT's)
Number of Previous Keeper on V5: 2 (husband, then wife after his death, then dealer)
Mileage: 69, 100 Miles
Service History: Mercedes Main Dealer/ MB Specialist (23 stamps + file of supporting paperwork)
Keys: All Original Keys: Complete Host of Original Keys
Road Tax: Pre-March 2001 Flat Rate of £360/ Year
HPI Status: 100% Clear (report included)
WORK DONE IN PREPARATION/ RECOMMISSIONING
As the car was stood in a garaged unused for many years (hence the low mileage) it needed comprehensive recommissioning work. It now drives absolutely beautifully and feels fantastic on the road. The engine is one of the strongest and sweetest I've come across in a very long time.
The work done is as as follows...
4 x CONTINENTAL ULTRA CONTACT 185/ 65/ 15
OIL FILTER - MANN
FUEL FILTER - MANN
AIR FILTER - GENUINE
FUEL PUMP - BOSCH
FUEL PUMP RELAY
OVP RELAY - GENUINE
WHEEL TRIM - GENUINE X 2
OIL FILLER CAP - GENUINE £6 80 £8 16
POWER STEERING FILTER - MANN £15 76 £18 91
FRONT BRAKE DISC - FERODO £32 67 £39 20
REAR BRAKE DISC - FERODO £28 28 £33 94
FRONT BRAKE PAD SET - FERODO £14 44 £17 33
REAR BRAKE PAD SET - GENUINE £17 20 £20 64
REAR PAD FITTING KIT - ATE £3 94 £4 73
REAR BRAKE SHOES - GENUINE £36 20 £43 44
WINDOW HANDLE COVER - GENUINE X 4
BRAKE & CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER - GENUINE
GEAR KNOB LEVER ASSY - GENUINE
CLOSING CAP - GENUINE £2 05 £4 92
CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER - ATE OE
WIPER BLADE - GENUINE
THERMOSTAT - BEHR HELLA
BRAKE HOSE CLIP - GENUINE
FRONT BRAKE FLEXI - PAGID
REAR BRAKE FLEXI - GENUINE
BRAKE FLUID 1L - ATE
SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOP - GENUINE
SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVER - GENUINE
FRONT STRUT MOUNT - LEMFORDER
RADIATOR GRILLE INSERT - GENUINE
R/ H DASHBOARD VENT SURROUND - GENUINE
2 X HOSE CLAMP - GENUINE
2 X HOSE CLAMP - GENUINE
3 X HOSE CLAMP - GENUINE
COOLANT EXPANSION TANK - GENUINE
CLUTCH MASTER CYL - GENUINE
EHA VALVE - BOSCH
FUEL TANK
2 X FRONT COIL SPRING - GENUINE
1 X RADIATOR - DENSO
1 X RADIATOR HOSES - GENUINE
FEATURES
MB Tex Interior
Rear Armrest
Manual Windows
No Sunroof!
Electric/ Heated Mirrors
Power Steering
Load Adjustable Headlamps
Original Blaupunkt Tape/ Tuner
Electric Aerial
Front Fog Lamps
Unused Spare Tyre
Genuine MB Mudflaps
Genuine MB Ribbed Overmats
FACTORY DATA (BUILD) CARD
General Data
FIN WDB2010182G025085
Model 190 E 1. 8
Engine 102910 20 113995
Transmission 717412 06 213991
Order Number 0 2 537 52256
Order Location GREAT BRITAIN
Interior MB-TEX - GRAY (178)
Paint 1 BLACK (040U)
Approx. Build Date 1992-09
Code Description
286 LUGGAGE NETS ON DRIVER RESTS L AND R
341 ADDITIONAL BLINKER LAMPS
362 RHD VEHICLES AS PER EC REGULATIONS (CONTROL CODE)
428 MANUAL FIVE-SPEED TRANSMISSION
451 TACHOMETER
467 CENTRAL LOCKING MECHANISM AND INSTRUMENTS WITH ENGLISH LETTERING
508 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, LEFT, HEATED AND OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, RIGHT, ELECTRICALLY
ADJUSTABLE AND HEATED (L. H. D.)
524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION
593 HEAT-INSULATING GLASS, ALL-AROUND, HEATED REAR WINDOW PANE (SINGLE-SHEET SAFETY GLASS), BAND FILTER
613 HEADLAMP LEFT-HAND TRAFFIC
620 VEHICLES WITH CATALYST TECHNIQUE
664 20 LITERS OF FUEL AND MODE OF PACKING VE III
876 REAR DOOR CONTACTS AND LAMP ABOVE REAR WINDOW
SUMMARY
Ordered new from Waterhouse Mercedes, Chelmsford on 17th September 1992, this gorgeous 190E comes with quite a rare, somewhat basic, yet genius (in my opinion) specification. The first owner had very exacting demands when he ordered this car, in that he wanted something classy looking, but equally wanted it to be simple, ensuring longevity and reliability. Today in a world where the desirability of a vehicle is measured in the number of gadgets it has, many of which are intrusive or just plain annoying, this car goes harks back to a time that when engineering excellence and quality were how a car was judged and nobody did that better than Mercedes-Benz in the 1980’s and early 1990’s.
Finished in quite rare (on a W201) 040 Black with grey MB-Tex interior (possibly the hardest wearing seat covering known to man) this car was specified with longevity and reliability in mind; there’s no sunroof, no electric windows, no annoying electrical gadgets you don’t need. The only extravagances are a set of mudflaps and a Blaupunkt Radio/ Cassette, front speakers and an electric aerial. All this came in at a not so insignificant cost of £15, 200, which was quite a chunk of cash back in 1992…as a comparison at the time, a top of the range Ford Sierra or a Vauxhall Cavalier would set you back around £11K!
The first owner kept this car until his death in 2007, after which his widow inherited it. She used it very, very sparingly at first, covering around 100 miles a year in it up to 2011, however after that it sat unused in the garage it had always occupied until around 2023, as she couldn’t bear to sell it. By then, her health was declining, and she sadly had to go into a care home, so her family had to sell the house and the car.
It found its way into the trade, as at that point the car needed recommissioning as it had effectively been stood for almost 12 years, the last service stamp being logged at 67, 048 miles on 8th October 2007. The recommissioning work was done by a classic MB specialist, and which is listed above. It was both extensive and expensive, running well into four figures, but now after that work, and having being driven around 2000 miles since, the car is in my opinion one of the best driving and sweetest sounding W201’s I’ve come across, and is a testament to how good these cars are. When you drive it, you just can’t help but like it. Forget what you read about manual W201’s, those comments are usually from people who have never driven one. The manual box in this one, is slick, the clutch is light, and it actually allows you to get more out of the engine. Also, that fifth gear gives the car “longer legs” so motorway cruising is more relaxed and hence economical.
What’s more amazing is this car is totally original, its never had any paint, the interior and underside is immaculate, and the dash needles are as orange as the day it was delivered, with no sun fade whatsoever, it difficult to believe it’s almost 33 years old, it still has the look of a new car. The asking price reflects the unique nature of this car; I concede you could buy a similar car cheaper, but to bring that car up to the standard of this one, would cost many times in excess of what you’d save, and not withstanding that, once done, it wouldn’t be original; something you can’t put back, once it’s gone.
I firmly believe this is one of the best W201’s available. It’s totally original and everything that came with it when new, is still there. The service history contains 24 stamps and comes with a large accompanying file of supporting paperwork which begins with the original bill of sale, and clearly demonstrates the exacting nature of its first owner. In mileage terms the service history is full and continues after the car was brought out of storage.
I’ve had almost 250 W201’s pass through my hands over the years, and this one up there with the very best, and one if circumstances would allow, I’d like to keep, as it they are seldom found like this.
MTSV CLASSIC MERCEDES
MTSV (an abbreviation for Mark Taylor Specialist Vehicles) was born out an incurable and lifelong obsession for anything with four wheels on it, especially those carrying the legendary Three Pointed Star. Established by me, Mark Taylor in November 2005 when the Classic Car market was in its infancy and long before “everyman and his dog” had jumped on the Classic Car bandwagon. Specialising in Classic Mercedes from the late 1970’s, through to the 2000’s, I also frequently have the odd foray into other quality classics and sometimes even modern cars, however the qualification is always that it has to be interesting, and/ or just a little different; my theory, which has served me well so far, is that if I like it, someone else probably will!
My main specialisation is the legendary Mercedes W201 190 and Mercedes W124; I firmly believe these models were about as good as cars got in terms of sheer, teutonic quality, and believe them to be the best cars Mercedes have ever made. I’ve built up a substantial knowledge of both the W201 190 & W124 over many years, which I’m always happy to share, and have recently contributed to a W201 buying guide written by Julian Parish. I also have extensive experience of the most of the Mercedes models within my “band of interest” namely the W116, W123, W202 & W203 C-Class, W208 & W209 CLK, W210 & W211 E-Class, W126 & W140 S-Class, R170 & R171 SLK and the R129 SL-Class. Obviously as time goes on later models are coming onto my radar too.
MTSV has always, and will always focus on quality rather than quantity, and in doing so has earned, and continues to maintain an enviable reputation among its many customers both in the UK and abroad, many who are now three, four and even five times repeat customers, some of which have become good friends too. I’m also listed in the Mercedes Club Directory as a recommended business and I’ve also had several of my rarer cars featured in the motoring press too.
THE MTSV DIFFERENCE
Unlike some, I don’t just simply go out, buy any old car, give it a good clean, then advertise it for more than the purchase price, disregarding any issues the car may have in the hope the new buyer won’t notice…I just couldn’t do that. The cars I source are carefully selected and I work very hard so that when my cars leave me, I have the satisfaction of knowing they are as good as they possibly can be within the constraints I have. As such I have many repeat customers and new customers that have been recommended via word of mouth…the ultimate accolade for anyone in business. To read more, see my website.
Any other questions, please feel free to contact me at using the button below or on the details below. I'm a firstly and foremostly a true car enthusiast of many, many years, and a Mercedes Club Member, so it's a pleasure to meet and speak to like-minded people.
Finally, I'm situated in Keighley, West Yorkshire (Postal Code Area BD21) the home of Timothy Taylor's Brewery (sadly no relation!) and approximately 11 miles from Skipton, and 20 miles West of Leeds. We're also in Bronte country, and just two miles away from the world famous village of Haworth.
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Mark.
