Used Mercedes-Benz 190E EGR Valve

No — the 190E (W201) was built between 1982 and 1993 and none of its petrol engines were fitted with an EGR valve from the factory; EGR systems were not part of Mercedes-Benz's emissions strategy for this generation of naturally aspirated petrol engines during that era. If you are getting an emissions-related fault or MOT advisory, the culprit is more likely to be the oxygen sensor, catalytic converter, or another part of the exhaust management system. It is worth describing your exact symptoms to a breaker or specialist who knows the W201, as they can point you toward the right component.

If the car has been re-engined with a later diesel or emissions-controlled unit that originally carried an EGR valve, then yes, one may be present — but this is entirely down to what engine is actually fitted, not the 190E bodyshell itself. In that case you would need to identify the engine code stamped on the block and search for an EGR valve matching that specific engine rather than the 190E model. A breaker will need your engine code and ideally your registration to source the correct part.

Be cautious: some aftermarket or pattern-parts listings use broad model-range tagging and can incorrectly associate parts with vehicles that never had them. The W201 190E in standard factory form did not have an EGR system, so any listing claiming a direct OEM-style EGR fit for a standard 190E should be treated with scepticism. If you are unsure, describe your car's exact engine code to the breaker before purchasing.

Depending on the engine variant and market specification, the 190E can carry a lambda (oxygen) sensor, a catalytic converter on later or US-spec examples, and associated exhaust temperature management components — none of which is an EGR valve. If you have a fault code pointing toward exhaust gas recirculation, it is worth double-checking whether the code is genuinely applicable to your engine or whether a previous owner has swapped in a later ECU or engine. A breaker or W201 specialist can help you interpret the fault correctly before you buy any parts.