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1988 W201 MERCEDES 190E 2.0 AUTOMATIC 59,408 Genuine Miles - 11 MB Dealer Stamps Appreciating Classic - Show Condition Impressive Array Of Bills Long Term Family Ownership Original Factory Specification "If you have something that is of superior quality, and you look after it, it will last you forever" F412 JWV First registered and pre delivery inspected by Rivervale of Brighton Mercedes Benz dealer on 28 10 1988. This stunning 190 remained in the first owners possession (a Lady) for 16 years until March 2004. When she parted with it the mileage was 18376. In her tenure she returned to the supplying dealer for all the servicing, the maintenance booklet details no less than 11 service stamps from Rivervale MB. It has all the original handbooks intact, a full set of tools and spare wheel plus two keys. Now covered a very low warranted mileage of 59,406 miles which is 100 % correct with supporting bills and MOTs through the years. This 190 is as fresh as a daisy, immaculate engine bay, door inners, boot, immaculate cabin, clean corrosion free underside, and drives like a new car mechanically. The colour (Light Ivory) is rather rare and very period complimented perfectly with the light Brown cabin. As it left the factory with a great specification. Automatic gearbox, power steering, 4 electric windows, passenger side electric mirror, centre armrest, electric sunroof, factory colour coded spoiler, original fitted carpet mats with matching over mats. A more contemporary CD player has been fitted. Engine Size - 1,997 cc Chassis No - WDB2010242F547584 Engine No - 1029622209818 Condition - Show Condition It’s not a restored car, rather a beautiful original survivor. Original paint throughout which retains a wonderful finish. The interior is in excellent condition as pictured with no wear indicators at all. This example can be driven right into your garage and brought back out when its time to visit the shows. The engine bay is pristine, as is the boot. Starts first time every time with a recent battery being fitted. The operation of the gears and brakes etc are superb, the suspension is like driving on air, soft and supple and has real grace. The steering so fluid and precise. Mechanically and bodily as good as it gets, you will not find better. The interior is just super clean. Service History/ Recent work A total of 12 service in the original service booklet, though this is just the tip of the iceberg, consistent monies have been spent to ensure the car performs as it should, its been a loved car that has been garaged and cherished. The most recent owner from Wales had a small collection and kept it carefully preserved. A summary of recent work is documented below, this encompasses the last few thousand miles and most recent years. For me the 2.0 122 bhp is the pick of the bunch, plenty power, and very economical. - Major service - inclusive of oil and filter, air filter, spark plugs, engine oil flush, synthetic engine oil, distributor cap, rotor arm, front brake pads, and fuel injection service. - Differential oil replaced. - Valve stem oil seals replaced. - All inlet exhaust seals replaced. - Engine tuned. - Automatic gearbox checked and serviced, modulator pressure set. - Front prop shaft coupling replaced, plus all nuts bolts and washers. - New trailing arms and bushes. - New fuel sender unit. - New wiper blade. - New Mercedes Star for bonnet. The W201 These cars were made during the best years of MB and are vastly superior to the inferior build quality C Class that replaced it. They were truly over-developed which is why they commanded such high prices when new. Mercedes continue to trade of this reputation despite it peaking in this era, simply put, there is nothing like it. In fact, it’s a miracle that Mercedes actually managed to manufacture it at all retaining a margin of profit such are the high levels of engineering, quality materials and detail present in putting it all together. Certainly could not be done today, mainly as these materials and processes are no longer employed in the mass production car business, and, it would be a non-profit exercise! From January 1974 to January 1982, Mercedes spent over £600 million researching and developing the 190 and subsequently said it was 'massively over-engineered'. It marked a new venture for Mercedes-Benz, finally giving it a new smaller model to compete with the likes of the Audi 80, BMW 3 Series and Saab 900. Investing your money in this car is a safe prospect. The build quality and craftsmanship on these eras of Mercs will never be seen again. Values of good original W201 models are rising year on year. This example is a real gem and is easily the nicest one I have come across for many years. Key Information * UK delivery anywhere available * Mot October 21.07.2020 * CD player * Has all tools * 2 sets of keys * Warning triangle * First aid kit * Full V5 document * Folder of bills * Totally HPi clear £5,495 |
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