1986 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3-16v Cosworth

19 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT April 14th, 2026 at 9:21pm ESTStuttgart_Steel (492) Seller 0Well fought to everyone -- really exciting end to the auction. If anyone has a Mercedes-Benz they need help brokering, please reach out! April 14th, 2026 at 4:30pm EST$22,000 bid placed by @moesalamahApril 14th, 2026 at 4:30pm EST$21,250 bid placed by @mrg210April 14th, 2026 at 4:28pm EST$21,000 bid placed by @moesalamahApril 14th, 2026 at 4:28pm EST$20,250 bid placed by @mrg210April 14th, 2026 at 4:27pm EST$20,000 bid placed by @moesalamahApril 14th, 2026 at 4:27pm EST$19,750 bid placed by @mrg210April 14th, 2026 at 4:27pm EST$19,000 bid placed by @moesalamahApril 14th, 2026 at 4:27pm EST$18,750 bid placed by @mrg210April 14th, 2026 at 4:26pm EST$18,500 bid placed by @moesalamahApril 14th, 2026 at 4:26pm ESTSmcase22 (41) 1$20k anyone???April 14th, 2026 at 4:26pm EST$17,875 bid placed by @mrg210April 14th, 2026 at 4:26pm EST$17,500 bid placed by @moesalamahApril 14th, 2026 at 4:26pm EST$17,000 bid placed by @mrg210April 14th, 2026 at 4:25pm EST$16,500 bid placed by @moesalamahApril 14th, 2026 at 4:25pm EST$15,575 bid placed by @mrg210April 14th, 2026 at 4:25pm ESTSmcase22 (41) 1Big moves!!!April 14th, 2026 at 4:24pm EST$15,000 bid placed by @moesalamahApril 14th, 2026 at 4:24pm EST$14,500 bid placed by @mrg210April 14th, 2026 at 4:24pm EST$14,250 bid placed by @moesalamahApril 14th, 2026 at 4:22pm ESTStuttgart_Steel (492) Seller 0@DCMotorWerks The induction noise is close to S2000 levels of good. April 14th, 2026 at 4:21pm ESTDCMotorWerks (33) 3I’ve been fortunate to be able to put a couple hundred miles on this car. Up and down the freeway at 80 miles an hour and bombing through some back roads. It has been a blast every time. The induction noise of a 16 valve is addictive.April 14th, 2026 at 3:55pm EST$13,500 bid placed by @mrg210April 14th, 2026 at 3:46pm EST$13,000 bid placed by @moesalamahApril 14th, 2026 at 3:33pm ESTStuttgart_Steel (492) Seller 0Awwww thanks.April 14th, 2026 at 3:33pm EST$10,351 bid placed by @mrg210April 14th, 2026 at 3:17pm ESTSmcase22 (41) 1@Stuttgart_Steel the best in the business!!April 14th, 2026 at 3:11pm ESTStuttgart_Steel (492) Seller 0Just checking in on everyone as we enter the final hour. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help. April 14th, 2026 at 2:15pm EST$10,101 bid placed by @henryrApril 14th, 2026 at 1:15pm EST$9,750 bid placed by @mrg210April 13th, 2026 at 8:50am ESTStuttgart_Steel (492) Seller 0Thanks for the PMs and the interaction so far. Please let me know if you need anything else from me. We have one day left! April 12th, 2026 at 11:15pm EST$9,500 bid placed by @FahadhabeebApril 12th, 2026 at 12:35pm ESTStuttgart_Steel (492) Seller 1@warpedrotors Hmmm strange. PM me your email and I’ll shoot it over. Same with anyone else that wants it. Also love the user name lol April 12th, 2026 at 12:11pm ESTwarpedrotors (0) 0I am having a hard time seeing the Carfax report for this specific entry. Is it posted anywhere else in this listing?April 10th, 2026 at 3:08pm ESTStuttgart_Steel (492) Seller 1Paint “Was the car originally 702 Smoke Silver? Any photos pre-paint?” ------> Car was originally Smoke Silver per the copy and the option plate. Cosworths only came in 199 Black Pearl and 702 Smoke Silver. I do not have any pictures of it before it was painted. I did see it before it was painted and it just had sun damage clear coat on the hood, trunk, and roof. Engine “Timing chain and guides—when were they last serviced?” ---------> This car has very little in the way of documentation. I don't know if timing chain components were replaced. “Any compression or leak-down results?” --------> No compression numbers. The engine feels most healthy which is why I was willing to sell it. It rips down the road and pulls hard. It's sitting at a Mercedes-Benz shop right now, so I can always put you in contact with the shop and I'm sure they've be happy to help doing a compression test for you. SLS “Is the rear self-leveling system fully functional or converted/deleted?” --------> SLS is still intact and works wonderfully. It's easy to feel bad SLS within the first few feet of driving. The previous owner said it had new spheres and a service done under their ownership. I looked at the spheres when I had my head under the car to confirm. SLS is a super simple system and I'd keep it in. Interior “What components are included in the spare interior parts?” ---------> Spare parts are laid out in the gallery. Mileage “Any documentation to support approximate mileage despite TMU?” ----------> The car has like no documentation. The CF has a ping in 2005 when the miles were higher than what's on the odometer. But that was over 20 years ago. No idea how accurate that is. The odometer gears also do not spin (teeth probably broken, it's a $25 kit and an hour on your workbench to replace them). TMU is a very accurate description for the miles. But considering the chassis condition, engine bay, suspension health, transmission feel, I'd say it's well under 150k miles. The 2025 recommissioning details are in the copy above. Fluids, lines, fuel system flush and service, CIS service, A/C recharge, tires, blower motor and overall safety check. @mrg210 @Atatexan Agree the thing is a RIOT to drive. I need to own one, but it'd have to be an early Euro car -- which will be one helluva hunt to find the right one. April 10th, 2026 at 1:57pm ESTAtatexan (4) 0One other comment. If anyone is nervous about the very good SLS system going forward, it is easy to deactivate it and remove the rear hydraulic shocks. The main US guy who campaigned the 16V replaced the rear springs with Euro spec Sportline 190-2.6 springs and Bilstein sports. I did this on mine. The car handled great! I miss my 16V. This looks like a very nice well taken care of 190-2.3 16V. These cars are just such great handlers.April 10th, 2026 at 10:55am ESTStuttgart_Steel (492) Seller 0@BD450SL Thanks for the comments and th