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1988 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASSVIN: WDBBA48D8JA074894

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Sales History
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Market report
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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN WDBBA48D8JA074894
Latest reported mileage: 460 mi
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2023-03-26
a year ago
136,476 mi
Vehicle sold
MILEAGE INCONSISTENCY
2021-11-08
3 years ago
10,974 mi
TOTAL LOSS VEHICLE
Vehicle declared a total loss by an insurance company
Collision damage reported
2019-09-08
5 years ago
36,848 mi
Vehicle serviced
Outer tie rod(s) replaced
Alignment performed

Sale Record

Sale Date
7 months ago
Odometer
1587 mi
Location
Farmingdale, NJ, 07727

2354

4523

Year1988
TitleHidden text
ODO 8732 mi
ConditionHidden text
SellerHidden text (Hidden text)
LocationFarmingdale, NJ, 07727
Date
ended 7 months ago
Sale Website Typeclassifieds
sale information provided by user #486750
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Tech Specs
Body StyleConvertible
ColorBlue
Color (Interior)Tan
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine5L NA V8 single overhead cam (SOHC) 16V
Drive2dr Roadster 560SL
Fuel TypeGasoline

Model Analytics & Market Report

We've analyzed more than 1,700 sales records of this model and here are some numbers.
The average price for new (MSRP) 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS in 1988 was $97,945.
The average price for used 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS nowadays in 2024 is $27,000 which is 28% from the original price.
Estimated mileage driven per year is 4,267 miles.
For this model we also have depreciation curve, photos, list of features and options, and other analytics.
Take a look at 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS model page in BADVIN vehicles catalog.

Depreciation

The graph below is a depreciation curve for 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS. It shows how much this model looses per year in price. This analytics is calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS in each year since the year of manufacturing, current year price and projected price in the future years.
You can scroll the table horizontally to see all columns.
YearAverage MileageAverage Price% Left% Lost
1988 MSRP0 mi$97,945100%0%
19898,534 mi$132,494+$0+0%135.27%-35.27%
199012,801 mi$119,995+$12,499+9.43%122.51%-22.51%
199221,335 mi$63,995+$0+0%65.34%34.66%
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Price vs Mileage

The graph below shows how mileage affects the price for 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS. This data was calculated using sales records from BADVIN database.
The table below shows average price for used 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS by mileage and number of sales.
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MileageAverage PriceSample Size
25,000 mi$48,90013 sales
30,000 mi$44,42510 sales
35,000 mi$39,80011 sales
40,000 mi$28,95050 sales
45,000 mi$33,90011 sales
50,000 mi$32,49957 sales
→ Visit 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS depreciation page to see full data.

VIN Decoder — 20 records

Exterior / Body
Body Class

Body Class presents the body type based on 49 CFR 565.12(b): "Body type means the general configuration or shape of a vehicle distinguished by such characteristics as the number of doors or windows, cargo-carrying features and the roofline (e.g., sedan, fastback, hatchback)." Definitions are not provided for individual body types in the regulation.

Roadster
Doors

This is a numerical field to store the number of doors on a vehicle.

2
Exterior / Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the lower bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating To

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum operating weight of a vehicle including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo, but excluding that of the trailers. Per 49 CFR 565.15, Class 1 is further broken down to Class A-D; Class 2 is further broken down to Class E-H. This field captures the higher bound of GVWR range for the vehicle.

Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
General
Make

Per 49 CFR 565, Make is a name that a manufacturer applies to a group of vehicles or engines.

MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer Name
Name of the vehicle manufacturer.
MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
Model

Per 49 CFR 565, Model means a name that a manufacturer applies to a family of vehicles of the same type, make, line, series and body type.

560
Model Year

If the model year (MY) is supplied when the VIN is decoded, such as from a crash report or a vehicle registration record, the MY value will be the supplied MY, even if the MY decoded from the VIN differs from the supplied MY. If the MY is not supplied when the VIN is decoded, the MY value will be decoded from the 10th character in the VIN.

1988
Plant City

This data element captures the city of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

SINDELFINGEN
Plant Country

This data element captures the country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

GERMANY
Plant State

This data element captures the State or Province name within the Plant Country of the manufacturing plant where the manufacturer affixes the VIN.

BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG
Series

Per 49 CFR 565, Series means a name that a manufacturer applies to a subdivision of a "line" denoting price, size or weight identification and that is used by the manufacturer for marketing purposes.

560SL
Vehicle Type

This field defines the type of the vehicle based on the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI).

PASSENGER CAR
Internal
NCSA Body Type

An internal NHTSA field to capture the body type of the vehicle.

Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar)
NCSA Make

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Make of the vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz
NCSA Model

An internal NHTSA field to capture the Model of the vehicle.

300/350/380/450/500/ 560 SL
Passive Safety System
Other Restraint System Info

Other Restraint Info field is used to code additional information about restraint system that cannot be coded in any other restraint fields.

Type - 2 Belt with Emergency Tensioning Retractors ( Driver And Front Passenger) Type -2 Belts (Outboard Rear) Lap Belt (Center Rear)
Seat Belt Type

This field describes the type of seat belt, such as manual or automatic. Automatic seat belts automatically close over riders in a vehicle. Automatic seat belts were mainly used in some older model GM, Nissan, and Honda vehicles and are rarely seen now.

Manual
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations

This field captures the location of frontal air bags. Frontal air bags are generally designed to deploy in "moderate to severe" frontal or near-frontal crashes.

Driver Seat Only
Knee Air Bag Locations

This field captures the location of knee air bags, which deploy from a car's lower dashboard, are meant to distribute impact forces on an occupant's legs in the case of a crash, thereby reducing leg injuries.

Driver Seat Only
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Frequently asked questions
Information from junk yards and salvage auctions may detail major damage and repairs, potentially impacting the 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-CLASS's value and safety, depending on the records obtained.
Car depreciation is the decrease in value of a vehicle over time. It's a crucial factor to consider when calculating the total cost of vehicle ownership.
To maximize value, consider buying a vehicle that is a few years old, as it has already undergone significant depreciation but likely remains reliable.
A VIN decoder translates the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number into understandable information about the vehicle's specifications and history.
The total price on a Monroney label includes the base price of the vehicle, plus the cost of any optional features, packages, and mandatory fees such as destination charges.
The average depreciation rate for vehicles over five years can vary, but many models experience a significant portion of their depreciation within the first few years of ownership.
A CPO vehicle offers the reliability of a new car at a lower price, backed by a comprehensive warranty, making it a great option for those seeking value and peace of mind.
Repossession records, if included, indicate if the 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ vehicle has been taken back by a lender due to payment defaults, which might affect its condition and value.
Taxes are not typically shown on the Monroney label for 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ vehicles as they vary by location and are usually calculated and added at the time of purchase.
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