Mercedes-Benz 190 E • 2008 • 187,000 km

Cash

€ 2,800 EUR

Somme,

Vehicle Details

Condition

Used

Manufacturer

Mercedes-Benz

Model

190 E

Year

2008

Car body style

Passenger Van

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

187000 km

cylinders

6 cylinders

Traction type

4X4

Fuel type

Diesel

Frequently asked questions

This 2008 Mercedes-Benz 190 E is 16+ years old, which moves it into project / collectible / hand-me-down territory. Pricing in this band has more to do with condition and rarity than age. Inspect for rust, frame integrity, and electrical wear — none of which the 2008 fuel-economy spec sheet will warn you about.

This listing is below the typical mileage band for a 2008 Mercedes-Benz — most 190 Es of this age show closer to 15-20k km/year. Low mileage is a price-supporting attribute but verify the odometer hasn't been rolled back (check service records and inspection-station logs in France).

Somme, Somme is a smaller market — comparable Mercedes-Benz 190 E listings are scarce, so this passenger_van can carry a small premium for buyers who can't find local alternatives. Be transparent about condition; buyers who travel for a listing typically expect what they see in the photos.

For this diesel Mercedes-Benz 190 E, focus on DPF (diesel particulate filter) condition and any history of regen-cycle issues — short-trip diesels often clog DPFs early. Also check EGR cleanliness, turbocharger play, and injector codes via OBD-II. Diesel auxiliary equipment (glow plugs, fuel filter) wears on a schedule independent of the engine.

Insurance in France is a private-carrier market. For a entry-tier Mercedes-Benz 190 E in Somme, expect 4-8% of the market value per year for full coverage. The biggest cost-driver is the city — Somme rates can be meaningfully higher than rural Somme for the same Mercedes-Benz.

Diesel fuel in France typically runs near or just under gasoline. This 190 E's real advantage is fuel economy on long highway runs — for short-trip city use, a diesel's break-even versus a gasoline equivalent is many years out.

This is a private-seller listing. For a entry-tier Mercedes-Benz 190 E, most private-sale buyers in France pay cash or arrange a personal loan with their own bank — the private seller is not set up to handle financing paperwork on the buyer's behalf. Funds typically transfer by cashier's check or wire on handoff day.

In Somme, France, you'll need the original title signed over by the seller, a bill of sale, a current emissions / safety inspection where required by Somme, a VIN-match verification, and proof of insurance to take possession. The state DMV or motor-vehicle agency processes the transfer; many do it the same day.

This is a private-seller listing — an individual selling their own Mercedes-Benz 190 E, not a business. Treat it like any other person-to-person purchase: meet in a safe public location (a police-station parking lot is the gold standard), verify the seller's ID against the title before any money changes hands, and never wire funds before seeing the vehicle in person.

A 16+ year-old Mercedes-Benz 190 E is past its depreciation trough — pricing from here is condition-driven, not age-driven. Documented examples of desirable trims can appreciate; rough examples stay flat or depreciate as parts availability tightens. Set the price by recent comparable sold prices, not by asking prices.

On an entry-tier listing, the seller's floor is usually within a few hundred dollars of asking. Lead with a fair offer — lowball offers on $500-3,000 listings get ignored or blocked. If the listing has been up more than 2-3 weeks, point that out and ask whether they'd take a quick-decision price.

If the seller still owes a bank or finance company against this Mercedes-Benz 190 E, the title has a lien recorded. Do NOT hand over funds before the lien is released. Standard practice in France: buyer's bank pays the lender directly for the loan balance and pays the seller for the remainder, with the lender's release letter arriving alongside the new title. Verify the lien status through whatever public registry France uses (DMV / DETRAN / Registro Civil / etc.) before agreeing to a purchase price.

Mercedes-Benz 190 E • 2008 • 187,000 km