Highlights

Advisory-free MOT until 30th May 2025
Just 76,328 miles from new
Accompanied by all book packs, original telephone, all MOT certificates, service book, original first aid kit and warning triangle
Garage-stored
An immaculate original example

The Appeal

If you enjoy well-preserved original cars, well, it’s your lucky day.

The W201 190 series was credited as Mercedes-Benz’s first compact class automobile. It would of course go on to spawn the legendarily capable 2.3-16V Cosworth, but it’s rare to find good original examples of the standard saloon. This 1989 example has reportedly had just two former owners, covering a mere 76,328 miles. It’s in fantastic original order - a real survivor car, the likes of which you seldom see.

Complete with an advisory-free MOT, this beautifully preserved 190 is worthy of any collection.

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The History and Paperwork

76,328 miles, reportedly accurate
All service history in the booklet from new
MOT until 30th May 2025
The vendor says that the car has had just two former owners: DVLA data shows three former registered keepers
UK market RHD example
Original book pack
Original telephone
All MOT certificates
Service book

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The Condition

Original first aid kit and warning triangle
Mercedes Deep Blue (900U)
Grey cloth upholstery (068)
Optional mechanical sliding roof, luggage nets and rear centre armrest
Central locking
Straight and solid-looking original bodywork
There is a slight bit of rust on the front of the nearside wing; very slight
Undersealed
Cleaned and polished with Autoglym products inside and out
OEM wheels in very smart order
Smart exterior plastics and ‘Sacco Planks’
Barely any wear apparent to the cloth upholstery
The dashboard, controls and instruments all present very well
We understand the cabin electrics to be in good working order

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The Mechanics

2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol
Five-speed manual gearbox
Two original keys
Original and well-presented engine bay
No MOT advisories

The vendor notes: “Drives faultlessly, no problems whatsoever; lovely drive, just glides along the road”

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