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1991 Mercedes-Benz W201 190E 1.8 5sp Manual

Only 61K Miles - Superb History - Immaculate Condition

Elegant 147 Arctic White - Black Check Interior

All Big Jobs Done (Headgasket, Heater Matrix etc)

Vehicle Sale Price: Deposit Taken

Vehicle Information
1991 Mercedes-Benz (W201) 190E 1.8 5sp. Manual Only 61K Miles - Superb History - Immaculate Condition Elegant 147 Arctic White - Black Check Interior All Big Jobs Done (Headgasket, Heater Matrix etc) THE CAR Date of Registration: 31st December 1991 VRM: J228 DGP MOT Expiry: December 9th 2025(No Advisories on last MOT) Number of Previous Keeper on V5: 4 Mileage: 61,500 Miles Service History: Mercedes Main Dealer/MB Specialist/Independents Last service at 61,400 (December 2024) Keys: All Original Keys: Full Host of Keys Road Tax: Pre-March 2001 Flat Rate of £285/Year HPI Status: 100% Clear (report included) WORK DONE IN PREPARATION: Service 1 at 61,452 (06/08/2018) Miles as Follows: Replace Engine Oil/Filter Replace Air filter Adjust front hubs Service 2 at 61,553 Miles (12/09/2023) as Follows: Flush Engine, Replace Engine Oil/Filter Replace Air filter Replace Brake Fluid Flush Cooling System Replace Coolant Replace Diff Oil Replace Spark Plugs Service 3 at 61,600 Miles (10/12/2024) as Follows: Replace Engine Oil/Filter Flush/Replace Coolant Replace Fuel Filter Lubricate Gear Linkage Bushes Other Work Carried Out Properly remove defunct alarm system Replace OVP relay Replace heater blower Replace front brake pads Replace front discs Replace rear brake pads Replace rear brake discs Replace 4 x brake flexi hoses Replace both front suspension top mounts Replace OSF Spring Reseat both rear springs Refurbish all steel wheels inc spare Fit 4 New tyres (Nexen N/Blue) Fit almost new tyre to spare wheel Replace 4 x wheel trims Replace tool roll holder Remove strip & repaint battery tray Remove engine bay metal cooling pipe, strip, paint, refit Replace engine bay warning labels Cut out corrosion around two bungs in o/s/r wheel arch tub, refabricate, seal & paint Cut out corrosion around rear tow bracket/boot floor refabricate, seal & paint Cut out corrosion around front towing eye, refabricate, seal & paint Cut out corrosion in engine bay, refabricate, seal & paint Refit new sunroof drain bungs, seal in, repaint Strip trim from boot area, clean, Dynax UC coat, refit Replace felt pads in boot spare wheel well Replace spare wheel holder plastic retaining stud Remove boot spoiler, weld up holes, paint boot lid Paint to rear quarters to match boot lid Fit new Boot lid badges Paint both mirror backs Detail wheel arches (pressure wash, wire brush/paint suspension components) Dynax coat sill jacking points Replace number plates Clean & paint plastic scuttle panel (faded plastic) Fit ISO radio wiring harness Fit Sony MEX-BT3900U Bluetooth radio Replace electric aerial (fabricating new support bracket) Replace front speakers Replace central locking (PSE) pump Replace fuel door central locking actuator Replace OSR door central locking actuator Replace front bumper insert Paint corner of front bumper (scuffed) Replace NSR window regulator Replace OSR window regulator Solder in rear window wiring loom (right & left) Repair lifting rear door cards Replace rear door plastic membrane Replace gear lever gaiter Replace drivers vent fascia Replace dash vents Lube & set up sunroof stop points Remove, strip, clean & lube wiper mechanism Paint wiper arm Replace wiper arm plastic trim Replace wiper blade (Bosch MB24) Replace battery (Exide 027) Replace Fuel Pump Replace Fuel Pump electrical terminal rubber boots Replace Headlamp Switch Replace Headlamp Switch Knob Replace Headlamp Switch Surround Remove rear seatbase clean area, Dynax UC treat bodywork bungs PDR (Paintless Dent Removal) to minor parking dents Obtain spare key (Mercedes Dealership) MOT Vehicle (3 times: Aug 2018 / Sept 2023 / Dec 2024) File paperwork in A4 lever arch file Update service records accordingly Various clips, bulbs, screws, fastenings replaced Machine polish bodywork FEATURES Leather Rimmed Steering Wheel Rear Armrest Electric Windows x 4 Electric Tilt/Slide Sunroof Electric/Heated Mirrors Power Steering Load Adjustable Headlamps Alpine CD/Tuner or Period Blaupunkt Tape/Tuner Electric Aerial Front Fog Lamps Factory Tinted Glass with Gradient Band Windscreen) Newly refurbished steel wheels with brand new Nexen N-Blue tyres Unused Spare Tyre SUMMARY Supplied by Greenoaks Mercedes, Croydon in November 1991, this beautiful 1991 Mercedes W201 190E comes from the pinnacle of the production life of the W201 model range. It’s had four owners since, and came to me from a good friend of mine, who has a knack of finding exceptional vehicles. Over the years I’ve bought ten of his cars, and all have been superb examples of their respective type, and this one is certainly no exception. As you can probably see from the pictures, this is a beautiful example, both on top and underneath. In the last couple of years, in the tenure of the last owner, all the important jobs have been covered, namely the Head Gasket as well as replacement of the heater matrix. Both these jobs were carried out by a Mercedes Master Technician. In addition to this, the exhaust system and tyres have all been replaced too. As you'd expect of an extremely well maintained 190E, the car drives superbly. Also, don't be put off by the fact it's a 1.8. Despite what many say, I've found in reality, most people can't tell the difference between an early 1.8 (113bhp) and the later 2.0 (118bhp) during normal real world everyday driving. I've actually demonstrated this with a few skeptical customers in the past, by having them drive a 190E 2.0 and a 190E 1.8 back to back, without telling them which was which, and the vast majority can't differentiate between the two! In actual fact, I’d say a well maintained and properly set-up 1.8, feels livelier than a less than a less well looked after 2.0. Also with this vehicle having the rarer 5sp manual transmission, it allows the driver to get more out of the car, and actually makes for quite a pleasant and involving drive. In addition to this that extra gear, as well as giving the car “longer legs” for motorway cruising, also has the net effect of returning surprisingly good fuel economy too. I’ve seen 40mpg plus from this car if driven reasonably sympathetically. So, in summary a gorgeous low mileage, highly cosseted and incredibly well sorted example of what I think was Mercedes' best car of the last thirty years at least. The W201 is finally achieving the recognition it truly deserves, as a landmark model that saved the company itself. As such, values of quality examples have risen markedly, as their profile increases and the supply of quality vehicles continue to dwindle. So, it's a fair assumption that a nice Mercedes W201 190E is a very wise investment at the moment, with the potential appreciate considerably more, than traditional investments. MTSV CLASSIC MERCEDES MTSV (an abbreviation for Mark Taylor Specialist Vehicles) was born out an incurable and lifelong obsession for anything with four wheels on it, especially those carrying the legendary Three Pointed Star. Established by me, Mark Taylor in November 2005 when the Classic Car market was in its infancy and long before “everyman and his dog” had jumped on the Classic Car bandwagon. Specialising in Classic Mercedes from the late 1970’s, through to the 2000’s, I also frequently have the odd foray into other quality classics and sometimes even modern cars, however the qualification is always that it has to be interesting, and/or just a little different; my theory, which has served me well so far, is that if I like it, someone else probably will! My main specialisation is the legendary Mercedes W201 190 and Mercedes W124; I firmly believe these models were about as good as cars got in terms of sheer, teutonic quality, and believe them to be the best cars Mercedes have ever made. I’ve built up a substantial knowledge of both the W201 190 & W124 over many years, which I’m always happy to share, and have recently contributed to a W201 buying guide written by Julian Parish. I also have extensive experience of the most of the Mercedes models within my “band of interest” namely the W116, W123, W202 & W203 C-Class, W208 & W209 CLK, W210 & W211 E-Class, W126 & W140 S-Class, R170 & R171 SLK and the R129 SL-Class. Obviously as time goes on later models are coming onto my radar too. MTSV has always, and will always focus on quality rather than quantity, and in doing so has earned, and continues to maintain an enviable reputation among its many customers both in the UK and abroad, many who are now three, four and even five times repeat customers, some of which have become good friends too. I’m also listed in the Mercedes Club Directory as a recommended business and I’ve also had several of my rarer cars featured in the motoring press too. THE MTSV DIFFERENCE Unlike some, I don’t just simply go out, buy any old car, give it a good clean, then advertise it for more than the purchase price, disregarding any issues the car may have in the hope the new buyer won’t notice…I just couldn’t do that. The cars I source are carefully selected and I work very hard so that when my cars leave me, I have the satisfaction of knowing they are as good as they possibly can be within the constraints I have. As such I have many repeat customers and new customers that have been recommended via word of mouth…the ultimate accolade for anyone in business. To read more, see my website at - details above Any other questions, please feel free to contact me at using the button below or on the details below. I'm a firstly and foremostly a true car enthusiast of many, many years, and a Mercedes Club Member, so it's a pleasure to meet and speak to like-minded people. Finally, I'm situated in Keighley, West Yorkshire (Postal Code Area BD21) the home of Timothy Taylor's Brewery (sadly no relation!) and approximately 11 miles from Skipton, and 20 miles West of Leeds. We're also in Bronte country, and just two miles away from the world famous village of Haworth. All major debit/ credit cards accepted. Thanks for reading my advert! Mark.

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Exterior

Interior

Engine Bay

Luggage Compartment

Wheels & Wheel Arches

newly refurbished steel rims with new Nex N-Blue Tyres

Sill Jacking Points

Data Card Information (Factory Build Card)
FACTORY DATA (BUILD) CARD General Data FIN WDB2010182F919653 Model 190 E 1.8 Engine 102910 20 080948 Transmission 717412 01 995646 Order Number 0 1 537 32636 Order Location GREAT BRITAIN Interior CLOTH BLACK (061) Paint 1 ARCTIC WHITE (147U) Approx. Build Date 1991-10 Code Description 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 428 MANUAL FIVE-SPEED TRANSMISSION 451 TACHOMETER 467 CENTRAL LOCKING MECHANISM AND INSTRUMENTS WITH ENGLISH LETTERING 508 OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, LEFT, HEATED AND OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR, RIGHT, ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE AND HEATED (L.H.D.) 524 PAINTWORK - PRESERVATION 583 ELECTRIC WINDOW LIFTERS (FRONT 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
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