Mercedes-Benz - 190 E 2.5 16V - NO RESERVE - 1989
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The 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 with 204 HP, manual petrol transmission, Smoke Silver Metallic paint, 148,842 km, matching numbers and colours, Italian registration papers, located in Italy, with Federperiti conformity certificate available and Carfax history showing no incidents, MOT valid until 28 February 2028.
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IN RISALTO
- Equipped with Federperiti Conformity Guarantee expertise
- Factory-original engine and colors with Mercedes extract
- Rare version with 2500cc 16v engine
- Carfax-certified kilometers with no accidents or damage
HISTORY/PANORAMA
The 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 is a high-performance sports sedan developed on the W201 platform, born from the collaboration with Cosworth to push the Stuttgart compact to the top of touring car competitions. Fitted with the renowned 2.5-liter 16-valve engine, it represents the evolution of the earlier 2.3-liter, with greater flexibility and even brighter performance. The 2.5-16 played a starring role in the late-1980s DTM Championship, helping to cement the sports reputation of the model, capable of exceeding 230 km/h.
EXTERIOR
The bodywork features the specific aerodynamic details of the version: sport bumpers, dedicated side skirts, and a rear spoiler. The paint in the refined original Smoke Silver Metallic (code 702U) is in overall good condition, with only minimal signs from normal use. All exterior components and specific parts are intact. A polishing and detailing treatment has just been completed, and a gloss-thickness test showed no accidents.
The underbody is solid with no signs of collisions and in beautiful condition with no trace of incidents.
INTERIOR
The interior is completely original and in beautiful preserved condition, including the dashboard and all the various complete details. The seats are in good condition, as are the door panels and headliner. The car is equipped with an electronically operable sunroof that opens and closes smoothly. The cabin has been recently sanitized.
MECHANICS
The 2.5-liter 16-valve engine is the factory-original unit, delivering a bright, progressive, and typically sporty output. It has always been maintained in efficiency, starts reliably, and is usable. The clutch, gearbox, and brakes are functioning and in good order; the technical inspection (revisions) has just been passed without defects, valid until February 2028. A service is freshly completed.
A rare opportunity for youngtimer and 1980s sports car collectors who want to add a symbol of the DTM era to their collection, with strong historical, technical, and iconic value, and a clear history with Federperiti and Carfax certifications.
TRANSPORT
The seller can arrange home delivery in Italy and Europe. Contact us for a quote.
BUY NOW: You can secure the lot immediately without waiting! Have any questions? Contact the seller for assistance.
DOCUMENTATION
Federperiti conformity guarantee appraisal
Italian documents
Sales invoice
Carfax certificate
Mercedes VIN Decoder extract
Car manuals
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WARRANTY - We sell only vehicles guaranteed to 100% conformity and Certified: every vehicle is sold with a Certificate of Conformity issued by Federperiti, an independent Italian authority recognized internationally. Each vehicle is inspected in person to ensure the buyer’s confidence in the photos, description, and overall condition of the car.
CARFAX - All our cars are checked with Carfax and published in the auction for maximum transparency on the history and real mileage of the car.
SERVICES - All vehicles are our property and we do not engage in resale. We provide guidance and assistance with foreign registration also through our trusted agencies.
Some videos of the car, engine, and driving may be available; ask Catawiki.
The seller handles the transfer of ownership remotely or the export documents. Assistance with shipping in Italy, Europe, and worldwide at advantageous prices. You can also pick up the car in person.
You are welcome to our showroom to meet us and see the vehicle before the end of the auction, even with your mechanic or via a WhatsApp video call; write to Catawiki for an appointment.
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Seller's Story
Since 2000, we have specialized in Collector Cars. For six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), we have been awarded the 'Catawiki Certificate of Excellence' as the best seller, becoming the top seller in the category: each car is independently inspected in person by certified Federperiti experts for maximum transparency and accuracy in our Reserve Auctions. Customer support via email, WhatsApp, and phone is always available during and after the auction to ensure assistance with documents, ownership transfers, export, and delivery. For more information, visit Netclassic.it.
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Translated by Google TranslateIN RISALTO
- Equipped with Federperiti Conformity Guarantee expertise
- Factory-original engine and colors with Mercedes extract
- Rare version with 2500cc 16v engine
- Carfax-certified kilometers with no accidents or damage
HISTORY/PANORAMA
The 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 is a high-performance sports sedan developed on the W201 platform, born from the collaboration with Cosworth to push the Stuttgart compact to the top of touring car competitions. Fitted with the renowned 2.5-liter 16-valve engine, it represents the evolution of the earlier 2.3-liter, with greater flexibility and even brighter performance. The 2.5-16 played a starring role in the late-1980s DTM Championship, helping to cement the sports reputation of the model, capable of exceeding 230 km/h.
EXTERIOR
The bodywork features the specific aerodynamic details of the version: sport bumpers, dedicated side skirts, and a rear spoiler. The paint in the refined original Smoke Silver Metallic (code 702U) is in overall good condition, with only minimal signs from normal use. All exterior components and specific parts are intact. A polishing and detailing treatment has just been completed, and a gloss-thickness test showed no accidents.
The underbody is solid with no signs of collisions and in beautiful condition with no trace of incidents.
INTERIOR
The interior is completely original and in beautiful preserved condition, including the dashboard and all the various complete details. The seats are in good condition, as are the door panels and headliner. The car is equipped with an electronically operable sunroof that opens and closes smoothly. The cabin has been recently sanitized.
MECHANICS
The 2.5-liter 16-valve engine is the factory-original unit, delivering a bright, progressive, and typically sporty output. It has always been maintained in efficiency, starts reliably, and is usable. The clutch, gearbox, and brakes are functioning and in good order; the technical inspection (revisions) has just been passed without defects, valid until February 2028. A service is freshly completed.
A rare opportunity for youngtimer and 1980s sports car collectors who want to add a symbol of the DTM era to their collection, with strong historical, technical, and iconic value, and a clear history with Federperiti and Carfax certifications.
TRANSPORT
The seller can arrange home delivery in Italy and Europe. Contact us for a quote.
BUY NOW: You can secure the lot immediately without waiting! Have any questions? Contact the seller for assistance.
DOCUMENTATION
Federperiti conformity guarantee appraisal
Italian documents
Sales invoice
Carfax certificate
Mercedes VIN Decoder extract
Car manuals
----------------------------------------
WARRANTY - We sell only vehicles guaranteed to 100% conformity and Certified: every vehicle is sold with a Certificate of Conformity issued by Federperiti, an independent Italian authority recognized internationally. Each vehicle is inspected in person to ensure the buyer’s confidence in the photos, description, and overall condition of the car.
CARFAX - All our cars are checked with Carfax and published in the auction for maximum transparency on the history and real mileage of the car.
SERVICES - All vehicles are our property and we do not engage in resale. We provide guidance and assistance with foreign registration also through our trusted agencies.
Some videos of the car, engine, and driving may be available; ask Catawiki.
The seller handles the transfer of ownership remotely or the export documents. Assistance with shipping in Italy, Europe, and worldwide at advantageous prices. You can also pick up the car in person.
You are welcome to our showroom to meet us and see the vehicle before the end of the auction, even with your mechanic or via a WhatsApp video call; write to Catawiki for an appointment.
Follow our auction for collection cars No Reserve on Catawiki
Seller's Story
Since 2000, we have specialized in Collector Cars. For six consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025), we have been awarded the 'Catawiki Certificate of Excellence' as the best seller, becoming the top seller in the category: each car is independently inspected in person by certified Federperiti experts for maximum transparency and accuracy in our Reserve Auctions. Customer support via email, WhatsApp, and phone is always available during and after the auction to ensure assistance with documents, ownership transfers, export, and delivery. For more information, visit Netclassic.it.
Subscribe to stay updated with our mailing list.
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Model Type
190 E 2.5 16V - NO RESERVE
Year
1989
Located in
Italy
Mileage reading
148842 km
Registration papers
with Italian registration
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Smoke Silver Metallic
Horse Power
204
Cubic capacity
2498cc
Matching numbers
Yes
Matching colours
Yes
Service book/history
Yes
Valid MOT
Yes
Date until valid MOT
February 28, 2028
CoC (Certificate of Conformity) present
On request
Certificate available
Yes
Condition (Paint & body)
Very Good: minor chips or scratches, minor conventional body and paintwork
Condition (Interior)
Very Good: clean, showing minimal wear. May require replacement of minor missing or broken parts
Condition (Frame & underbody)
Very Good: frame/structure is in a well preserved condition, minor signs of usage/wear
Condition (Mechanical)
Very Good: mechanically sound, may require minor service
Condition (Overall)
Very good condition: minimal signs of wear
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Catawiki always aims to offer you the best possible buying experience. Our experts virtually review and select every vehicle in line with our submission guidelines and we require our sellers to provide the most accurate description of the vehicle. However, providing a fully detailed analysis of the vehicle is extremely difficult, and close to impossible. To guide you, we ask our sellers to provide information about the vehicle’s condition. Please consider that most vehicles for sale are classic vehicles and they often already have a whole life behind them, meaning that even a condition 1 or 2 vehicle might need maintenance to be ready for the road. It is advised to carefully read our submission guidelines that further describe details about the condition grades and types to manage your expectations. Cars are sold “as is”, meaning as described and in the condition they are in at the time of the sale and without any representation, warranty or assumption of liability of any kind as to the condition by Catawiki or by the seller. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from yours, your local garage, or the dealer’s opinion. This does not automatically mean the car does not conform to its description. Before bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of the vehicle in your country and will not accept a cancellation for your failure to register the vehicle. We also recommend that, if possible, you arrange a viewing with the seller before placing a bid.
