DodgyBastard Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Up for sale is Mrs SK's 190E 2.0 automatic. It looks really good in photos but up close the paintwork is covered in scratches and lacquer peel. RJC_6505 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_6506 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_6507 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_6509 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_6510 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_6511 by srblythe, on Flickr The bonnet is the worst bit RJC_6515 by srblythe, on Flickr Followed by a bit close to the boot. RJC_6516 by srblythe, on Flickr And there are various scratches all over. RJC_6517 by srblythe, on Flickr The tyres, brakes, shocks and exhaust were renewed 2 years ago and it went through it's last mot with no issues, next mot is due at the end of February. Mileage is around 120k. It does have LPG fitted but it doesn't run very well on it so we have always used petrol. It starts, stops and drives fine most of the time, occasionally it stalls first thing in the morning when it's cold but always restarts. There's a slight weep of coolant from the thermostat housing and the electric fan needs wired in, it's never overheated but it's something that needs looking at. Interior is fair, there's some bolster wear on the drivers seat. RJC_6518 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_6522 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_6504 by srblythe, on Flickr It's in Cowdenbeath, Fife £700 mercrocker, DoctorRetro, Broadsword and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I have a 124 same colour. That has the peel too - other 124's I've had have not had this - seems it's this particular colour that goes. DodgyBastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Nice car though. Good price these era Merc's are going up in price quite fast. Finding any good 190 or 124 under £1000 is getting more difficult. Cars to keep a lifetime - I did over 300 miles in a day over Xmas in mine no sweat and 30 yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 My smoke silver 190E has exactly that pattern of paint deterioration on the bonnet..........I thought it was maybe because my bonnet insulation is missing but maybe not, seeing this one. In case I haven't bored anybody with this before - If you have never tried a W201 do so! This seems an excellent example for the money, I honestly think these are the best cars built for the purpose in the 20th century. By default, that means EVAH. Nice to not have the gloomy grey interior, too..... GLWTS DodgyBastard, BorniteIdentity and lesapandre 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewd Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I love these, and if I were in a position to be buying another car right now I'd be all over this. It looks honest, good luck with the sale. lesapandre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jimmy Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Almandine red innit? Same as my 230E.Get it bought someone cumon. lesapandre and BorniteIdentity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jimmy Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 High angle photo of Almandine red Benz taken outside my mansion.The window bars are to stop plebs getting in and a safety measure for the mood swings. drewd, DodgyBastard, Jim Bell and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 The wheels suit it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 That is the same colour as the one I had, but mine had cream leather. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutty2006 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Oooooooof that’s tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted January 19, 2019 Author Share Posted January 19, 2019 Sold. Sent from my G3311 using Tapatalk dieselassist, djimbob, Uncle Jimmy and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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