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ursrob said:
Can anyone run a carfax please?Vin#WDBJF65F7WA641828.Thank you very much.


Here ya go bud. Looks like this one has been in an accident, hope this helps you make a decision.


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This 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 (WDBJF65F7WA641828) qualifies for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000 that protects you from buying a vehicle that has had any of the following problems reported to a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV): severe damage, major odometer problems, or Lemon history.


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The story of this 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 (WDBJF65F7WA641828) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This sedan has had at least 3 owners. It was originally registered by the owner for personal use.
It was involved in an accident in Florida that was reported to the police.
It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 5,366 miles per year, which is lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 12/08/2003, was 30,549 miles.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer.
Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.


Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK

Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported to DMV - GUARANTEED!
Other Accident Indicators Accident Indicator Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK

Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV - GUARANTEED!
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Manufacturer Buyback Reported to DMV - GUARANTEED!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK

Number of Owners 3 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Personal Vehicle
5. RECALL CHECK
MERCEDES BENZ does not report recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No coverage remaining on basic warranty
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 13 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320

Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 3.2L V6 PFI SOHC 18V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual air bags front, head, and sides/active (manual) belts with automatic passenger sensor

Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel


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Total Loss Check:


GOOD NEWS! This 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 (WDBJF65F7WA641828) has had no severe accidents or other total loss events reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000.

No Salvage Title Reported No Loss Due To Fire Title Reported
No Junk Title Reported No Flood Damage Title Reported
No Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Reported No Hail Damage Title Reported
No Dismantled Title Reported No Canadian Total Loss Record Reported

Other Accident Indicators:


This 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 (WDBJF65F7WA641828) has had accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.

No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported


Accident Report Date: Source: Detail:
04/26/1999 Florida Police Report Accident Reported
Involving a front impact
with another motor vehicle


Florida Police Reports:
Florida provides an estimate of the extent of damage in its accident reports. Use these general descriptions to help you interpret the different damage levels:
SEVERE: The vehicle cannot be driven from the accident scene due to severe damage or an injury. This level of damage often results in a Salvage or Junk title. Check Section 1 - Total Loss Check for these problem titles.
MODERATE: The accident damage affects the operation of the vehicle and/or its parts. Examples include broken windows, trunk lids, doors, bumpers and tires.
MINOR: The accident damage does not affect the operation of the vehicle. Examples include dented bumpers, fenders, grills and body panels. This level of accident should not compromise vehicle safety.
NO DAMAGE: The vehicle was not damaged.
Are processed if the estimated damage exceeds $500
Are released 3 months after the accident date due to State mandate

According to the National Safety Council, Injury Facts, 2001 edition, 11% of the 224 million registered vehicles in the U.S. were involved in an accident in 2000. Over 90% of these were considered minor or moderate.
CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 22.Jan.2004 00:54:35. New data will result in a change to this report.
Not all accidents are reported to the Police. Tell us if you know of other fender benders, accidents or damage.

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Truth-In-Mileage Check:


This 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 (WDBJF65F7WA641828) had no odometer problems reported to a DMV under the Federal Truth-In-Mileage Act. This Act requires owners to disclose odometer problems and an accurate reading when a vehicle is sold. This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000.

No Not Actual Mileage Title Reported:
Title issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
No Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title Reported:
Title issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.


Odometer Rollback Check:


CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 (WDBJF65F7WA641828). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.

Mileage Consistency Check:


CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 (WDBJF65F7WA641828).

Date: Mileage:
11/11/1998 9,165
12/03/1998 9,193
06/11/2001 20,015
12/08/2003 30,549



Average miles driven per year 5,366 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.

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GOOD NEWS! This 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 (WDBJF65F7WA641828) has had no Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON) reported to CARFAX from a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Certified History, a guarantee worth up to $5,000.

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Ownership History:


CARFAX estimates that this 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 (WDBJF65F7WA641828) has had 3 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner No data No data
2nd owner 12/24/1998 Florida
3rd owner 01/05/2000 Florida

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Types of Owners:


This 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 (WDBJF65F7WA641828) was originally registered as a Personal Vehicle.

Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Government Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported

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MERCEDES BENZ does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.
Go to the CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT for recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320. You can also contact an authorized dealership or MERCEDES BENZ at 1-800-222-0100 to find out if this 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 (WDBJF65F7WA641828) still has recalls that require repair.

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CARFAX estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage for this 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 (WDBJF65F7WA641828) using the date this report was generated (22.Jan.2004 00:54:35) and the last odometer reading reported to CARFAX. If you have a current odometer reading, you may recalculate the remaining warranty coverage.

Estimated start date of warranty: 04/01/1998
Last reading reported on 12/08/2003: 30,549 miles
Today's Date: January 22, 2004

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Remaining Coverage:
Basic 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Drivetrain 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same
Roadside Assistance 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Safety belt & inflatable restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Notes: AS OF 1996 MODELS ALSO INCLUDE TIRES, BATTERIES, AND ADJUSTMENTS.




CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the at the MERCEDES BENZ web site.


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CARFAX searched more than 2.7 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 13 record(s) for this 1998 MERCEDES BENZ E320 (WDBJF65F7WA641828).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:


04/01/1998 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Sebring, FL
Registered as
personal vehicle


11/11/1998 9,165 Dealer Inventory
Lakeland, FL
Offered for sale
at dealership


12/03/1998 9,193 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Miami, FL
Title #74993996
Odometer reading reported for title


12/24/1998 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Miami, FL
Title #74993996
Title issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported


04/26/1999 Florida
Police Report
Case #570750680
Accident Reported
Involving a front impact
with another motor vehicle


07/12/1999 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Garden City, NY
Title issued


10/12/1999 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Southeast Region
Listed as
a fleet vehicle


01/05/2000 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Hialeah, FL
Title #0074993996
Title issued
New owner reported


04/03/2001 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Hialeah, FL
Title #0074993996
Title issued


06/11/2001 20,015 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Hialeah, FL
Odometer reading reported for title


06/20/2001 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Hialeah, FL
Title #0074993996
Title issued


04/30/2002 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Hialeah, FL
Title #0074993996
Title issued
Duplicate title issued


12/08/2003 30,549 Dealer Inventory
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vehicle offered for sale