11k.MILES, CONCOURSE CONDITION

1994 Mercedes 190E Auto
Background

From January 1974 to January 1982, Mercedes spent in excess of £600 million researching and developing the 190 range (internally designated W201), which was manufactured in various guises from 1982 to 1993 – the year of our vehicle’s registration. As the company’s first ‘compact’ car, it clearly mattered to them that they got it right and protected the brand’s values.

Mercedes later said that it was “massively over-engineered”. That’s Mercedes saying that. German Mercedes. A company where the teaspoons in the staff canteen were probably built to withstand earthquakes.

The W201 range introduced a number of features, notably the 5-link rear suspension subsequently used in E and C class models, front and rear anti-roll bars, anti-dive and anti-squat geometry, airbags, ABS brakes and seatbelt pretensionersThe ‘E’ after 190 stands for Einspritzung, or fuel injection for non-Teutonic readers. This Bosch KE-Jetronic system delivered more power and fuel efficiency than its carburettor-equipped predecessor.

This car has a Full Service History and covered 11000 miles from new and has been in garages since new.