1992 MERCEDES-BENZ (W201) 190E

KEY FACTS

• A well-preserved modern classic saloon, presented in original condition and in a stylish colour scheme.
• Under the bonnet is the 1.8-litre 'M102.910' inline-four engine, producing around 108bhp, coupled to a five-speed manual transmission.
• Acquired by the vendor seven years ago, it has been used as a daily driver for the last two years, and has undergone a comprehensive recent service.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Factory-fitted features include heated mirrors, a heated rear screen, central locking and a mechanical siding sunroof.
• An aftermarket JVC stereo has been installed.
• Its original owner’s manual, service book, sales brochure and specification sheets will be included, along with a raft of maintenance invoices and tax discs.

Specification:

• 286 Luggage nets on front seat backrests
• 341 Additional turn signal lamps
• 400 Folding armrest in rear
• 411 Mechanical sliding roof
• 428 Five-speed transmission
• 466 Central locking
• 508 Heated rear view mirrors
• 524 Paint preservation
• 593 Heat insulating glass
• 876 Lamp in rear

CONDITION

• The vendor has reported two small scuffs to the nearside front and rear bumper trims, but no other body panel damage.
• Its original Malachite Green paintwork is in excellent condition, presenting with a few minor stone chips and scratches around the front bumper, bonnet and door handles.
• The wheel trims have a few minor scrapes.
• Inside, its beige cloth upholstery is in good shape, with just some light wear to the driver’s bolsters.
• The vendor has reported a crack in the interior light switch surround and a small cigarette burn on the centre console, below the handbrake.
• No electrical faults have been detected.
• The most recent MOT test was on 7 January 2021 at 78,714 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects.

SERVICE HISTORY

• Its most recent service was in May 2021 at 79,400 miles, where technicians at Competition Services changed the engine oil and filter, before installing a new clutch, cylinder head gasket, centre exhaust and four new tyres.
• Prior to this, in April 2015 at 67,000 miles, the engine oil and filter were replaced, along with the brake discs, brake pads and brake fluid, before fitting four new dampers and a new exhaust.

SUMMARY

This Mercedes-Benz 190E is a dignified modern classic saloon, with a desirable specification and a solid maintenance history. It presents in good order thanks to attentive recent servicing, and would make a compelling daily driver or occasional weekend runner.

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