1990 MERCEDES 190E 2.6 AUTO

This Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.6 Auto is in rare 2.6-litre six-cylinder form, giving 166bhp. It is in a high-spec with additional leather upholstery, electric seats, air conditioning (which is working), illuminated vanity mirrors, headlamp washers and wider 15-hole alloy wheels with Sportline-spec 205/55 tyres. Two registered keepers are recorded on the V5C (with the original owner keeping it for 21 years and 190,000 miles) and the odometer now shows 233,200 miles. The car was registered in February 1990 and the MoT is valid through to June 2025. The vendor tells us that the car runs and drives well and has been used for longer trips around the UK (including on business) as well as trips to car shows. There is an occasional ‘lazy tappet’ tick at start-up, which goes away when the engine is warm. He further tells us that the car has been very reliable over the last 40,000 miles/3.5 years. 

Recent work has included renewed suspension arms, bushes and dampers, rebuilt gearbox, new cooling system, new battery and alternator, new air conditioning compressor, dryer and condenser, new exhaust box, new engine mounts, new steering pump, new heater blower, new fuel injectors and electro-hydraulic actuator, two new electric window regulators, re-upholstered front seat and refurbished wheels. The vendor has spent around £14,000 in the last 3.5 years to bring the car up to its current condition. 

Paperwork includes the V5C and a copy of the previous one plus invoices, MoT certificates and the book pack with owner's manual, UK and European dealership directories and the service book with entries up to 163,202 miles in August 2012 (although there are invoices for servicing beyond this). There's also two sets of keys plus the original tools and alloy spare wheel. 

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