Just getting back to low mileage cars...

For what the dealer is asking for that 13 year old 190E 1.8, you could buy a new A160 Classic, a new Mini Cooper or a new Audi A3. They are all about $35k hear in Oz. As to the reliability of the 190E with just 4,000km in all that time one wonders. I guess it depends upon whether the 4,000 all happened in the first year and then no use or whether it was spread out over the whole period. I suggest the former as the story is that it was purchased by an elderly person whose health declined and was unable to drive it. I believe they subsequently passed away and the family decided to sell the car. I wonder how much the dealer paid for it. I would also hope that all filters, fluids and lubricants have been replaced. I couldn't help noticing the as-new in appearance, 13 year old Continentals. Despite plenty of remaining tread I believe they should be replaced.

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107.023: 350SLC, 3-speed auto, icon gold, parchment MBtex (sold 2012 after 29 years ownership).
107.026: 500SLC, 4-speed auto, thistle green, green velour.
124.090: 300TE, 4-speed auto, arctic white, cream-beige MBtex.
201.028: 190E 2.3 Sportline, 5-speed manual, arctic white, blue leather.
201.028: 190E 2.3, 4-speed auto, blue-black, grey MBtex.
201.034: 190E 2.3-16, 5-speed manual, blue-black, black leather.