written by on 17/11/2010
I have had my 190D -1988cc for 19 years. It is about to complete 185,000
miles. It drives like a tank ; you need to go lustly through the gears to make it go. It probably does not go above 90mph top speed and the front wheel arches are prone to minor rust ,-which can be cut and filled.
BUT it regularily does 47 -50 mpg ; there have been very few maintenance problems [two front struts at about £100 each] and a new clutch at 184.000
miles for about £250 [come on! 184, 00 miles].
A very unremarkable comfortable reliable car which will probably appreciate in value from hereonin.And it looks better with each passing year,in my opinion. Just keep it polished and serviced regularily.Change the oil at a maximum of 5,000 miles -not more. Disregard the higher figure in the handbook.