Carsieve Mercedes-Benz 190 1. Generation facelift E, 122 PS, 4-speed manual, rear-wheel drive (1988–1989)
- Power
- 122 PS (90 kW)
- Engine codes
- 102962
- Gearbox
- 4-speed manual
- Production years
- 1988–1989
- Running cost per month
- –
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Median price
- €6,500
- Reliability
- 3/5
- DIY
- 2/5
Research for this car
- Generation guide Mercedes-Benz 190 W201 (1982-1993): known problems and buying guide
A long-lived classic if the jacking points, wheel arches and rear window frame are sound. Check rust before anything else.
Known issues for this car
| Issue | Affects | Typical km | Repair cost | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body rust | All cars; worst at the jacking points, arches and rear window frame | Not stated | No confirmed price | Generation guide |
Before you buy this car
From the generation guide
- Lift the car. Probe the jacking points, the rear window frame and the boot floor with a sharp metal stick. Bad result: soft metal, fresh filler or bubbling paint. Ask whether the rust was cut out and welded, or only covered.
Running costs
| Operational | – |
|---|---|
| Workshop | – |
| Fixed costs (tax, insurance) | €112 |
| Total per month | – |
| New-car depreciation (not included) | – |
ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months
Market
Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.
- Listings
- 58
- 25th percentile
- €4,500
- Median price
- €6,500
- 75th percentile
- €8,490
- Median mileage
- 177,839 km
- Median first registration
- 1991
- Dealer share
- 20.7%
Check a listing
Prices by first registration
| First registration | Listings | Median price | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4 | – | – |
| 1992 | 24 | €7,300 | 173,806 km |
| 1991 | 16 | €5,500 | 205,304 km |
| 1990 | 7 | €6,899 | 106,800 km |
| 1989 | 6 | €5,999 | 174,000 km |
| 1988 | 1 | – | – |
Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.
Price history
| Month | Listings | Median price | Middle half | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 58 | €6,500 | €4,500 – €8,490 | 177,839 km |
| Oct 2026 | 58 | €6,500 | €4,500 – €8,490 | 177,839 km |
Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.
ADAC versions
All 1 ADAC versions
| Version | Power | Production years | Running cost per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | 122 PS | 1988–1989 | – |