1986 Mercedes-Benz 190D W201

1986 Mercedes-Benz 190-Series N/A Additional Info:

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• "The million mile car!"
• "The engine that never dies!"
• "The car that can go around the world three times and still be a Mercedes!"
• What more can be said about this perfect machine!
• This is one of the rarest and most clean 190s you'll ever come across.
• Only 119,800 miles on this diesel.
• Only genuine Mercedes parts have been used.
• Automatic-Transmission.
• OM602 non-turbo engine.
• Engine runs beautifully.
• 90-95 HP.
• 38-60 MPG.
• The fuel economy is truly unbelievable.
• Rust Free and has been garaged stored all its life.
• There is zero rust located in the wheel wells or side-skirts. (These areas are the most common to rust out first for the 190 series).
• Repainted to original color of Metallic Blue (199u color code).
• I have all the service records/history of the previous owners and myself that will be provided.
• Has every pamphlet and manual.
• Has spare keys that were never used.
• Has the original first aid kid that was never used.
• Car has been meticulously maintained all its life.
• Below you will find a full breakdown of the car. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask at anytime.

  1986 Mercedes-Benz 190D W201 Overview

  General Overview:

  • This vehicle has been garage-stored all its life. 39 years.

  • Non-turbo 2.5 diesel

  • 90-95 HP

  • 119,800 miles

  • Automatic-Transmission

  • It has never experienced severe rains, snow, hail or any type of weather that caused any type of light to severe defects on or inside the car.

  • This car has gotten a full exterior detail 2x a year and is washed every couple of weeks.

  • Has always been serviced and maintained extremely well, which is rare for the w201 lineup as they are simply discarded and left to rot out in a garage or field.

  • Only genuine Mercedes parts have gone into the car. Never OEM.

  • Nothing has ever been modified or tampered with in any way to lessen or increase the power of the engine. It is 100% stock. The same goes for the interior, except the radio.

  • All parts on this car, except for the radio, are genuine Mercedes. Not OEM.

  • Does not leak any oil, fuel, or other fluids.

  • Overall, the car is one of the most, if not the most, reliable cars you’ll ever experience.

  What’s been done to the car in terms of appearance/modification?

  • Rear trunk lid emblems stating “2.5” and “190d” have been removed to provide a more custom/sleeker look.

  • I still have the originals and will include them.

  • Windows, except for the windshield, have been tinted to 30%.

  History/Service Records:

  • I have all printed service and history records of the car and will provide them.

  • I have the records of the previous owners' servicing.

  • All will be provided.

  Title/Spare Keys:

  • Title is clean with no liens or accidents.

  • Car comes with spare keys that were never used.

  • All will be provided.

  Undercarriage & Body:

  • There is zero rust on the body, wheel wells, side skirts, inside of doors, or underneath the trunk.

  • There is zero rust in the undercarriage as well. There are no signs of severe corrosion from weathering or seasonal road treatment, such as laying down salt in the winter.

  • One of the most noticeable signs for Mercedes’ w201 lineup for failure is rusting at the wheel wells and this car has none of that.

  • Nothing in the undercarriage has been cut, damaged or ruined in any way.

  • Shocks and suspension are in great condition, and the car floats like a boat over speed bumps and uneven roads.

  • Overall, all the previous owners have taken excellent care of this vehicle.

  Paint:

  • The paint of the car is the same paint called “Blauschwartz” in German, which is Metallic Blue.

  • Color Code: 199u

  • The car has been repainted with the same color to restore it to its original state.

  • There are no hairline marks, deep swirls, or cuts in the paint whatsoever.

  • There are a few very tiny marks here and there.

  Bumpers:

  • Bumpers are in great shape.

  • There is a scuff mark in the rear.

  • They are not loose or coming off anytime soon.

  • The original toe-eye cover is missing below the front bumper.

  • I highly recommend having one fabricated as these are extremely difficult to find.

  Engine & Automatic Transmission:

  • This engine is one of the most, if not the most, reliable, heavy-duty and unkillable engines Mercedes has ever produced.

  • They are famously known for being the million mile engine!

  • Famous Quote: “You can go around the world in a Mercedes three times and it’ll still be a Mercedes.” Hence, rarely needing to go to a mechanic.

  • It is an OM602 2.5 inline five-cylinder engine.

  • The engine produces about 85-89 HP and functions excellently on non-hilly roads.

  • Requires diesel fuel and always gets the occasional fuel injector cleaner.

  • The transmission is a 4-speed automatic.

  • The shifting on this car is unbelievably smooth.

  • So far, it is the smoothest and most effortless shifting I’ve ever experienced.

  • It comes with a 2nd and 3rd gear option, which are needed when going up hills or in windy hilly areas.

  Headlights/Lights:

  • The headlights have been upgraded to the Euro-style EVO headlights from Unique Style Racing.

  • The originals were 39 years old and rotted out due to the material they were made of.

  • Everything is fully functional. The headlamps, brights and fog lights.

  • The lights have halogen bulbs and emit white light instead of the original dull white with yellow fogs.

  • All lights are fully operational, including the rear seat ambient lighting at night.

  Windshield, Rear Windshield, Windows & Sunroof:

  • The front and rear windshields are not cracked, scratched and have never been replaced.

  • They are 100% original with the original trim pieces and rubber sealant.

  • The front windshield does have a small ding from a small piece of gravel on the driver’s side.

  • The power-operated windows are fully functional and are not cracked or ruined in any way.

  • They are also original with the original trim and rubber seals.

  • The sunroof is fully operational and is not rusted out, jammed, seized or ruined in any way.

  • Works smoothly compared to other w201s.

  Radio Antenna:

  • Fully operational and goes up/down smoothly.

  • The rubber seal holding it in place might have to be replaced at some point, but is nothing severe at the moment.

  Hood, Grill & Emblems:

  • The hood has zero dents, bumps or any type of damage whatsoever.

  • The grill and two Mercedes emblems are 100% original and have never been replaced.

  • The grill is in excellent shape for its age and is in no way in need of replacement soon.

  • The black plastic inserts of the grill have been repainted to their original matte black color due to natural wear and tear throughout the years.

  • The hood’s pull-out latch is still operable and strong.

  • Does not feel weak or brittle in any way, shape or form.

  • It has also been painted to match the grill inserts.

  • It is also original.

  Trunk:

  • The trunk lid is original with no dents, dings or damage of any kind.

  • The trunk is surprisingly spacious and could fit the luggage of a family of five.

  • The trunk has never suffered any type of severe water damage, fuel or oil damage.

  • Nothing flammable or filthy has ever been stored inside.

  • The most the trunk has ever held was lightweight, carry-on luggage.

  • The original spare and jack are inside as well and have only been used a few times.

  • The trunk lid emblem is original and has never been replaced.

  • The star does have a few crack marks and might need replacement.

  • The original emblems on the sides of the trunk lid stating “2.5” and “190d” have been removed to provide the car a more custom and sleeker look.

  • I still have the originals and will include them with the car.

  Tires/Rims:

  • The tires and tread are basically brand new and only have a few hundred miles on them.

  • They don’t suffer from any type of aggressive driving or damage from going over damaged roads.

  • The rims are originals and have never been switched out by me or the previous owners.

  • The maintenance, in terms of cleaning, of the rims is extremely easy and requires little effort to clean as these car emit a little brake dust.

  Brakes:

  • The brakes are brand new and the lines have been bled.

  • Never had a problem and the same goes for the previous owners.

  Interior:

  • The interior of the car for being 39 years old is in immaculate condition.

  • The leather in both the rear and driver’s seat are not bagged or worn down in any way.

  • The leather covered posts need to be fixed/redone.

  • The passenger seat has very little bagging on the actual seat instead of the backrest, but is nothing to worry about in the meantime.

  • The storage holders behind of the driver and passenger seats are stretched out and in need of replacement.

  • This is very common amongst w201s.

  • The gray carpeting both inside the car and in the trunk has been deeply penetrated through steam cleaning and are like new.

  • The carpeting has never experienced muddy or dirty boots/shoes.

  • The carpeting has weather-tech rubber mats for further preservation and protection.

  • The ceiling is very clean as well.

  • There are some slight marks where the sunroof is located, but can be cleaned.

  • I refrain from cleaning it at the moment as I don’t wish to risk damaging to permanently marking the ceiling even more.

  • The dash does suffer from some light cracking naturally due to age, but this occurs to most w201s after some time, especially the ones that are well taken care of.

  • The speedometer and other gauges are fully functional.

  • The leather steering wheel is in great condition, but does have a crack mark on the right side of the center of it.

  • Again, due to age.

  • All lights, windshield wiper speeds and indicators are fully functional.

  • All the vinyl, plastic black trim, wood trim and leather pieces are all original.

  Health-Kit:

  • The original health kit is intact and has never been used.

  • Located behind the rear seats.

  • Everything is still inside in its original white plastic zipper case.

  Heat/A-C:

  • The a/c and heat both work, and the temperature slider is fully operational.

  • This car blasts freezing cold air and is perfect for Florida or Arizona weather.

  • The heat is great in the winters in NY.

  • Other buttons that navigate the air flow are fully operational as well.

  Radio/Electronics;

  • Radio has been switched out to a Pioneer Mixtrax to somewhat adapt to modern conveniences such as bluetooth, having a usb port, etc.

  • It works fantastically and is probably much better than the original.

  • One of the previous owners removed it and installed it.

  • All buttons work on this car, including the antenna switch.

  Ashtray/Cigarette Lighter:

  • Neither has been used.

  • The car is smoke-free.

  • The coils in the lighter are worn down due to age and being unused.

  Center Console/E-Brake:

  • The center console is extremely basic and only holds pens or coins.

  • The emergency brake is fully functional unlike a lot of w201s out there.

  • The e-brake does hold the car in place and is always used, even when parked level due to always aiming to keep pressure off the transmission.

  • The gray center console carpet is stained and I’d recommend a replacement.

  Glove Box:

  • The glove box is in tip-top shape.

  • The inner light works.

  • Still has its original stickers from 39 years ago.

  • The cup holders have never been used.

  • Opens and closes with ease and does not come flying down open while driving.

  Vanity Mirrors:

  • The vanity mirror lights work, the glass is clear and are in great condition.

  Manuals and Pamphlets:

  • I have the original manuals and pamphlets for the car.

  • They are in good condition considering there age.

  Car Latches:

  • All the latches on this car work.

  • Nothing is jammed, seized or deeply worn down.

  • This car closes and locks like a tank.

  
  

  End Note:

  • Overall, this car is in excellent condition for being 39 years old! And I deeply hope that it ends up in the hands of an owner who takes great pride in Mercedes and other classics as well.

  • You absolutely cannot go wrong with this car, especially with it being a diesel.

  • Again, as the famous quote in Europe used to go, “You can go around the world three times in a Mercedes and it’ll still be a Mercedes!”