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

• 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