1991 Mercedes-Benz 190E W201

Highlights

• 68,789 warranted miles miles
• Only two former registered keepers
• Extensive history file dating back to the original 1991 purchase
• Over £3,000 recently invested in underbody rust-proofing

The Appeal

Still regarded as one of the greatest compact saloons of all time, the W201 distilled Mercedes-Benz's trademark engineering into a smaller car, nicknamed "the Baby Benz". The W201 platform earned its reputation for longevity and refinement, and the 2.0-litre four-cylinder variant offers a rewarding blend of smooth performance and everyday practicality, qualities that have only grown more appreciated as these cars become increasingly scarce on British roads.

This 1991 example in silver over blue has reportedly covered 68,789 miles in the care of just four keepers and comes with an extensive history file. There are minor cosmetic imperfections noted in The Detail below, but the vendor describes the car as being in very good condition overall for its age. With an MOT valid until October 2026, this 190E is ready to enjoy.

Key Information

• Mileage: 68,789 miles (warranted by service record)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until October 2026
• Technical specs: 1,997cc four-cylinder petrol, four-speed automatic
• Paperwork: Documentation dating back to the original 1991 purchase, plus invoice for recent underbody work

Datacard information:

• Fabric "Check" - Blue (372)
• Brilliant Silver Metallic (744u)
• 286 Luggage Nets On Driver Rests L And R
• 341 Additional Blinker Lamps
• 362 Rhd Vehicles As Per Ec Regulations (Control Code)
• 400 Folding Armrest In The Rear
• 412 Electric Sliding Roof With Tilting Device
• 420 Automatic Transmission 4-gear
• 467 Central Locking Mechanism And Instruments With English Lettering
• 470 Anti-lock Braking System (Abs)
• 524 Paintwork - Preservation
• 570 Folding Armrest, Front
• 584 Electric Window Lifters (Front And Rear Doors)
• 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
• 876 Rear Door Contacts And Lamp Above Rear Window

Service history:
06/17 – 62,500 miles – Columbia Motors

• 102,000 km (170,000 km plan) scheduled service
• Performed engine oil change with 10W-40 semi-synthetic oil and checked spark plugs

06/15 – 60,842 miles – Columbia Motors

• 96,000 miles (160,000 km) structural maintenance service
• Performed engine oil change using Comma semi-synthetic oil

06/14 – 60,066 miles – Columbia Motors

• 90,000 miles (150,000 km) scheduled service interval check
• Performed engine oil change with semi-synthetic 10W-40 oil

06/11 – 57,976 miles – Spring Street (Columbia Motors)

• 84,000 miles (140,000 km) standard maintenance service
• Performed engine oil change with Comma semi-synthetic oil

06/10 – 57,256 miles – Columbia Motors

• 78,000 miles (130,000 km) scheduled service check
• Performed engine oil change with Comma semi-synthetic 10W-40 oil

06/09 – 56,051 miles – Columbia Motors

• 72,000 miles (120,000 km) maintenance service with additional work
• Performed engine oil change using Comma semi-synthetic oil

06/08 – 55,038 miles – Columbia Motors

• 66,000 miles (110,000 km) scheduled service check
• Performed engine oil change with semi-synthetic 10W-40 oil

06/06 – 52,636 miles – Columbia Motors

• 60,000 miles (100,000 km) routine maintenance service check
• Performed engine oil change with Comma semi-synthetic oil

06/05 – 49,989 miles – Columbia Motors

• 54,000 miles (90,000 km) scheduled service check
• Performed engine oil change using Comma semi-synthetic oil

06/04 – 47,656 miles – Columbia Motors

• 48,000 miles (80,000 km) structural maintenance service check
• Performed engine oil change using semi-synthetic oil

06/01 – 41,698 miles – Columbia Motors

• 42,000 miles (70,000 km) scheduled service check
• Performed engine oil change using Comma 15W-40 oil

02/99 – 36,301 miles – Westwood Garage (Cumbria Vehicles)

• 36,000 miles (60,000 km) maintenance service with additional work
• Performed engine oil change using Castrol Magnatec oil

10/97 – 30,086 miles – Westwood Garage

• 30,000 miles (50,000 km) routine service check
• Performed engine oil change using Mercedes-Benz specified oil

01/97 – 24,486 miles – Westwood Garage

• 24,000 miles (40,000 km) standard maintenance service
• Performed engine oil change with Duckhams GXR oil

06/95 – 18,011 miles – Westwood Garage

• 18,000 miles (30,000 km) scheduled service check
• Performed engine oil change using Duckhams QXR oil

10/93 – 11,836 miles – Westwood Garage

• 12,000 miles (20,000 km) structural maintenance service
• Performed engine oil change using Duckhams oil

04/92 – 6,044 miles – Westwood Garage

• 6,000 miles (10,000 km) initial routine service operation
• Performed engine oil change using Duckhams oil

07/91 – 784 miles – Westwood Garage

• 600–900 miles (1,000–1,500 km) break-in inspection service
• Performed engine oil change using Duckhams QXR oil

05/91 – Delivery – Westwood Garage

• Factory pre-delivery validation and inspection check

The Detail

• Extensive underbody rust-proofing carried out during current ownership at a cost of just over £3,000, with invoice available
• Gearbox oil change carried out at the same time as the underbody work
• The vendor states the engine pulls strongly with no signs of slippage or misfire
• Front grille and front lower bumper changed for a slightly more aggressive appearance
• Small collection of stone chip blisters with slight rust bubbles above the right headlight near the grille
• Minor upward dink on the bonnet, believed to have been caused by a tool left on the air filter
• A few light age-related scuffs on the bumpers and some minor paintwork blemishes
• The vendor describes the interior as being in very good condition overall
• Back right passenger door panel slightly coming away at the top, which the vendor describes as easily fixable
• No outstanding finance, no history of total loss, and no major structural issues reported

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