Good News -- Vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee! No severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were ever reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEC (WDBCA45DXJA417214). If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.
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The story of this 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEC (WDBCA45DXJA417214) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This coupe has had at least 3 owners. The first title for this coupe was reported to CARFAX by an Ohio DMV in 1991.
It was involved in 4 different accidents. These police-reported accidents occurred in Ohio.
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. The last odometer reading, reported on 07/27/2004, was 103,002 miles.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
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Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK
Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators Accident Indicator Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK
Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Mfr. Buyback Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK
Number of Owners 3 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK
MERCEDES BENZ Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Data Reported to CARFAX
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 11 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEC
Body Style: COUPE
Engine: 5.6L V8 FI
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Driver front air bag/passenger side active (manual) belt
Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Power sun / moon roof, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer
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Total Loss Check:
GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEC (WDBCA45DXJA417214). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
Salvage Title Loss Due To Fire Title
Junk Title Flood Damage Title
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Hail Damage Title
Dismantled Title Canadian Total Loss
Other Accident Indicators:
This 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEC (WDBCA45DXJA417214) 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:
01/31/1991 Ohio Police Report Accident Reported
Vehicle involved in crash
with another motor vehicle
02/21/1993 Ohio Police Report Accident Reported
Vehicle involved in crash
with another motor vehicle
It hit a curb
07/27/1993 Ohio Police Report Accident Reported
Vehicle involved in crash
with another motor vehicle
10/06/1993 Ohio Police Report Accident Reported
Vehicle involved in crash
with another motor vehicle
Ohio Police Reports:
Ohio 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 $400
Are released to CARFAX approximately 2 months after the accident date
According to the National Safety Council, Injury Facts, 2003 edition, 12% of the 243 million registered vehicles in the U.S. were involved in an accident in 2002. 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 03.Nov.2004 15:57:18. 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:
GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEC (WDBCA45DXJA417214). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.
Odometer Rollback Check:
CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEC (WDBCA45DXJA417214). 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 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEC (WDBCA45DXJA417214).
Date: Mileage:
10/22/1992 19,841
06/07/2004 102,982
07/27/2004 103,002
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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEC (WDBCA45DXJA417214). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
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Ownership History:
CARFAX estimates that this 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEC (WDBCA45DXJA417214) 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 06/07/2004 Ohio
3rd owner 08/10/2004 Ohio
Types of Owners:
This 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEC (WDBCA45DXJA417214) was checked for 8 types of registrations.
No 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 Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record 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 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEC. You can also contact an authorized dealership or MERCEDES BENZ at 1-800-222-0100 to find out if this 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEC (WDBCA45DXJA417214) still has recalls that require repair.
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CARFAX cannot calculate the remaining coverage for this 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEC (WDBCA45DXJA417214) because no original manufacturer warranty information was reported to CARFAX by its source.
Estimated start date of warranty: 06/13/1991
Last reading reported on 07/27/2004: 103,002 miles
Today's Date: November 3, 2004
Type of Coverage: Original Warranty:
Basic No data reported to CARFAX
Drivetrain No data reported to CARFAX
Emissions No data reported to CARFAX
Corrosion No data reported to CARFAX
Transferable No data reported to CARFAX
Roadside Assistance No data reported to CARFAX
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Specific Components No data reported to CARFAX
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. This warranty information is only valid for vehicles manufactured for sale in the US. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the MERCEDES BENZ web site.
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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 11 record(s) for this 1988 MERCEDES BENZ 560SEC (WDBCA45DXJA417214).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
01/31/1991 Ohio
Police Report
Cincinnati, OH
Case #910441091
Accident Reported
Vehicle involved in crash
with another motor vehicle
06/13/1991 Ohio
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title #255077948
Title issued
10/13/1992 Ohio
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title #255712051
Title issued
10/22/1992 19,841 Ohio
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title #255725001
Title issued
02/21/1993 Ohio
Police Report
Findlay, OH
Case #930180109
Accident Reported
Vehicle involved in crash
with another motor vehicle
It hit a curb
07/27/1993 Ohio
Police Report
Columbus, OH
Case #932700609
Accident Reported
Vehicle involved in crash
with another motor vehicle
10/06/1993 Ohio
Police Report
Findlay, OH
Case #931210073
Accident Reported
Vehicle involved in crash
with another motor vehicle
06/07/2004 102,982 Ohio
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Columbus, OH
Title #2506754306
Title issued
New owner reported
06/25/2004 Ohio
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Columbus, OH
Title #2506789243
Title issued
07/27/2004 103,002 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Ohio
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
08/10/2004 Ohio
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Springfield, OH
Title #1200782653
Title issued
New owner reported
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