Its a common problem on the 190, but lubrication of it is also part of the standard service schedule, if that's been stuck to. I do mine regularly because I hear about it happening too often..

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190E's:
2.5-16v 1990 90,000m Astral Silver
2.0E 8v 1986 107,000m Black 2nd owner
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