1990 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6 W201

Highlights

• Rare and desirable straight-six-engined flagship model
• Highly specified example with sunroof and central locking reported to be working
• March 2026 invoice for major service totalling £1,020
• Advisory-free MOT until 29th April 2027
• Four new tyres fitted

The Appeal

The Cosworth steals the limelight, but there was also a six-cylinder version of the celebrated W201 "Baby Benz". It was engineered to cram the refined, effortless torque of the larger E-Class into the smaller 190 body to compete with the BMW 325i. The 190E 2.6 delivers a highly respectable 160 hp - a paragon of smoothness and refinement, making it an excellent highway cruiser.
Surviving examples are rare, especially in as good original order as our 1990 car. This tidy UK-supplied 190E 2.6 is resplendent in the period hue of Arctic White over a black cloth interior. It comes with advisory-free MOT and the benefit of a recent major service. As the photographs attest, this Mercedes is in very good order for its age, with some scope to take it to the next level.

Key Information

• Mileage: 139,674 miles (indicated, unwarranted)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT until 29th April 2027 (no advisories)
• Technical specs: 2.6-litre M103 straight-six petrol, four-speed auto
• Paperwork: Stamped service book, original books, V5C, and various invoices

Specifications:

• 280 Leather Gear Shift Knob
• 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
• 461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
• 524 Paintwork - Preservation
• 543 Sun Visor With Vanity Mirror, Illuminated, Left And Right
• 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
• 600 Headlamp Wiper/Washer
• 613 Headlamp Left-hand Traffic
• 876 Rear Door Contacts And Lamp Above Rear Window
• 915 Fuel Tank, 70 Litre

The Detail

• Tidy example which presents very well for its age
• Four new tyres fitted
• Exceedingly good original interior
• Sunroof and central locking reported to be working
• All electric windows reported working, barre nearside rear, which ceased to work after the door card was adjusted
• Some cracking to the centre console veneer
• Some kerb damage to the alloy wheels which can be seen in the photographs
• various minor age-related marks to the paint/bodywork
• Well-presented vehicle underside, photographed in detail for you inspection
• Reportedly runs and drives very well: showing no warning lights and no MOT advisories
• MOT history indicates some periods off the road, in storage
• The previous owner is known to the vendor, both Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts

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