1985 Mercedes-Benz 190-Series

2.2L Diesel

Manual

WDBDB22C3FF058316

Clear

Diesel

1985 Mercedes 190D DIESEL and MANUAL Transmission I purchased this SINGLE OWNER Mercedes 190D last month. However, I couldn't help but jump on this local 300SD I saw recently, so this one's got to go. The lady bought it new in 1985 and drove it until a few years ago when she began to scale back her use as she aged. She purchased the car here in Raleigh, NC at the local Mercedes dealer. It now has approximately 210,000 miles, but I have every service record since new! Since I bought it, here's what I've done:1) New tires2) New tie rods3) New master cylinder4) Flushed the brake fluid5) Changed the oil6) Replaced the blower motor switch7) New calipers, rotors, and pads on the rear brakes Saturday morning (10.21.17) I drove it eight hours and 400 hundred miles round trip on the highway from here in Raleigh, NC to Myrtle Beach, NC to visit some family. The car drove great the whole way. The Body The paint is not in the best condition and needs some serious buffing, or to ultimately be repainted if you wish to make this a collector’s item. The sides of the car are pretty good, but it has dulled overall and could use some love. The hood and trunk, in particular, need a little work. The only large flaw with the body is the dent in the back of the trunk. A branch fell on the trunk a few years back, and that dent was the only damage. You can see the dent in the trunk, but it still shuts completely fine. The panel gaps weren't significantly affected. I have felt the dent on the inside of the trunk and planned on getting it popped if I were to keep the car. The paint did break in the center of the dent and would need to be touched up. In the meantime, I have filled it with wax to combat the rust. Upon request (eBay limits my number of photos), I can send pictures of the floorboards from underneath along with the rest of the car. There are no major rust issues with this vehicle and I haven't seen any rust at all underneath the car. There are only a few small places of surface rust underneath the rear doors. Again, I will send pictures upon request. I am very meticulous about my cars, and this didn't bother me at all. The Drivetrain/ Suspension This car is equipped with the 2.2L Diesel Mercedes engine. I have linked a video of the car running, where I rev the engine a couple times. The cold start probably needs to be adjusted as it starts, but takes one or two pulls. Once warm (as shown in the video) the car starts without hesitation and sounds great. This was the first diesel car I’ve owned, and I really enjoyed how easily it starts for an older vehicle. Video of car running: https://youtu.be/Ec9R3qJwYXE The manual transmission goes into all the gears with ease and doesn't grind at all. The car drives fine on the highway and doesn't pull to one side or wobble. The suspension is fine for an older vehicle and doesn't feel worn out. I had no issues with it going 70mph for hours on Saturday. Cruise control works great and was a good help. Maintenance I have all the service records since new! This car was well taken care of and serviced regularly. The oil was changed every 5,000 miles. Also, the majority of the service was performed at Leith Mercedes here in Raleigh, NC. It is very neat to see the service records evolve over the 32-year life of this vehicle, as they move from handwritten to typed. The clutch was replaced a few years ago, and I estimate it probably has about 70% life left. All fluids were changed at the proper intervals. Accessories/ Interior The interior is in fantastic condition! All the leather is plush and not cracking. I was very impressed with the interior when I purchased this vehicle. There are only two pretty visible issues with the interior: the dash is cracked and the driver's seat has one little hose and a little, torn patch (see photos, not that bad). Sometimes a spring will poke through the hole, but it can be easily fixed (this is only an issue for larger fellows). The leather panels on the doors are all in great shape, but a few are peeling slightly by the top. This is not a very noticeable issue (see photos). The headliner is in great shape! I have included the original owners manual, all original booklets, and one original key. The electric locks work just fine, only sometimes the passenger door lock sticks. The glove box opens and closes without an issue. All the exterior lights work fine, and every gauge works on the dash. Also, every light/ warning works on the dash. Every window and the sunroof work, except for the rear right window. Original first aid kit is included! What's Wrong with it-The A/C doesn't work (I believe it has a leak). The heat is pretty good.-Auxillary cooling fan doesn't work (to my knowledge), but it runs slightly cool anyways so I haven't bothered with it. Main cooling fan works fine.-It's an old car. There may be other things I'm missing. But overall it's a fine highway cruiser.