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WDBFA67F5VF150001-1997-mercedes-benz-sl-0
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1997 MERCEDES-BENZ SLVIN: WDBFA67F5VF150001

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Sales History
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Sale Prices
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Historical Records

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Available historical records for VIN WDBFA67F5VF150001
Latest reported mileage: 660 mi
Below you can see some examples of what these records could look like.
2024-01-02
6 months ago
26,249 mi
Damage reported: very minor damage
Damage to rear
2022-01-18
2 years ago
22,352 mi
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED
2021-09-03
3 years ago
46,004 mi
Duplicate title issued
REBUILT TITLE ISSUED

VIN Factory Options

Found 147 factory options in 44 categories

Vehicle Equipment

Air Bag - Frontal
  • Driver Air Bag
  • Passenger Air Bag
Air Bag - Side
  • Front Side Air Bag
Air Conditioning
  • A/C
  • Climate Control
Audio
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Cassette
  • Premium Sound System
Brakes
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
  • ABS
Convenience
  • Adjustable Steering Wheel
  • Cruise Control
  • Fog Lamps
  • Intermittent Wipers
  • Rain Sensing Wipers
  • Remote Trunk Release
  • Security System
  • Universal Garage Door Opener
  • Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Décor
  • Woodgrain Interior Trim
Drivetrain
  • Rear Wheel Drive
Engine
  • 8 Cylinder Engine
Floor Mats
  • Floor Mats
Fuel
  • Gasoline Fuel
Locks
  • Keyless Entry
  • Power Door Locks
Mirrors
  • Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
  • Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
  • Driver Vanity Mirror
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
  • Passenger Vanity Mirror
  • Power Mirror(s)
Roof
  • Convertible Soft Top
Safety Features
  • Traction Control
Seat Trim
  • Leather Seats
Seats
  • Bucket Seats
  • Power Driver Seat
  • Power Passenger Seat
  • Seat Memory
Steering
  • Power Steering
Tire - Front
  • Tires - Front Performance
Tire - Rear
  • Tires - Rear Performance
Transmission
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • A/T
Wheels
  • Aluminum Wheels
Window
  • Power Windows

Equipment Details

MECHANICAL
  • 21.1 gallon fuel tank
  • 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission-inc: "winter" mode, adaptive controls, OD
  • 5.0L DOHC SMPI 32-valve aluminum-alloy V8 engine
  • Control area network data management system
  • Fully electronic ignition system w/knock sensor timing control
  • Gas-pressurized shock absorbers
  • Hydraulic 4-wheel pwr-assisted disc brakes
  • Independent five-link rear suspension w/anti-lift/anti-squat geometry, coil springs, stabilizer bar
  • Independent front suspension w/damper struts, coil springs, lower control arms w/anti-dive geometry, stabilizer bar, negative-offset steering
  • Monocoque body construction
  • Pwr-assisted recirculating-ball steering
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Variable intake valve timing
EXTERIOR
  • Auto dimming driver mirror
  • Automatic electric/hydraulic convertible soft top
  • Automatic pop-up rollbar
  • Dual heated electric remote outside rearview mirrors
  • Eccentric-sweep windshield wiper w/heated washer system, rain-sensing wiper activation
  • Front foglamps
  • Halogen headlamps & heated washing system w/wipers
  • Rear foglamp
  • Removable wind deflector
INTERIOR
  • 10-way electrically adjustable front bucket seats w/head restraints/3-position driver seat memory
  • 4-remote locking storage compartments
  • Adjustable front center armrest
  • Anti-theft alarm system w/starter interlock
  • Automatic climate control-inc: dust filter, residual-heat REST mode
  • Automatic electric AM/FM/cellular antenna
  • Bose sound system w/Acoustimass, antitheft-coded AM/FM stereo/weather band radio & auto reverse cassette player, auto speed-dependent volume adjustment, 6-speakers
  • Burl walnut interior trim
  • Cruise control
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Electrically operated tilt/telescoping steering column w/3-position memory
  • Interior central locking for storage compartments
  • Key or remote-operated window closing capability
  • Leather upholstery
  • Rearview mirror w/auto-dimming feature
  • Universal integrated garage door opener
  • Velour floor mats
SAFETY
  • Adjustable 3-point front shoulder belts w/height adjustment & emergency tensioning retractors
  • Driver & front passenger front/side airbag supplemental restraint system

Chassis

Brakes
  • Brake ABS System - 4 Wheel
  • Brake Type - Power
  • Disc - Front (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Disc - Rear (Yes or ) - Yes
  • Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 11.81 x 1.10 in
  • Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness - 10.94 x .35 in
Fuel Tank
  • Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx - 21.1 gal
Steering
  • Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - 3.0
  • Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - 14.1
  • Steering Type - Pwr Recirculating Ball
  • Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb - 35.4 ft
Suspension
  • Suspension Type - Front - Lower Control Arms
  • Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) - w/Coil Springs
  • Suspension Type - Rear - 5-Link
  • Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) - w/Coil Springs
Tires
  • Spare Tire Size - Full-Size
Weight Information
  • Base Curb Weight - 4165 lbs
Wheels
  • Front Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Rear Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Spare Wheel Material - Aluminum
  • Spare Wheel Size - Full-Size in

Dimensions

Cargo Area Dimensions
  • Trunk Volume - 7.9 ft³
Exterior Dimensions
  • Height, Overall - 51.3 in
  • Length, Overall - 177.1 in
  • Min Ground Clearance - 4.9 in
  • Track Width, Front - 60.4 in
  • Track Width, Rear - 60.0 in
  • Wheelbase - 99.0 in
  • Width, Max w/o mirrors - 71.3 in
Interior Dimensions
  • Front Head Room - 37.1 in
  • Front Hip Room - 53.2 in
  • Front Leg Room - 42.4 in
  • Front Shoulder Room - 55.4 in
  • Passenger Capacity - 2
  • Passenger Volume - 50.4 ft³

Powertrain

Cooling System
  • Total Cooling System Capacity - 16.4 qts
Electrical
  • Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - 143.0
Engine
  • Displacement - 5.0L/303.5
  • Engine Type - Gas V8
  • Fuel System - SMPI
  • SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM - 315 @ 5600
  • SAE Net Torque @ RPM - 345 @ 3900
Mileage
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - City - 15 MPG
  • EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy - 23 MPG
Transmission
  • Drivetrain - Rear Wheel Drive
  • Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) - 0.83
  • Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - 2.65
  • First Gear Ratio (:1) - 3.59
  • Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.00
  • Reverse Ratio (:1) - 3.16 (1.95 Winter Mode)
  • Second Gear Ratio (:1) - 2.19
  • Third Gear Ratio (:1) - 1.41
  • Trans Description Cont. - Automatic w/OD
  • Trans Description Cont. Again - Electronic
  • Trans Type - 5

Summary

Summary
  • Body Style - 2 Door Convertible
  • Vehicle Name - Mercedes-Benz SL-Class

Vehicle

Vehicle
  • Country of Origin - Germany Vehicles - all types
  • EPA Classification - Two Seater

Sale Record

Sale Date
5 years ago
Sold For
Odometer
4182 mi
Location
East Bay, CA
Has Keys:Hidden text
Engine Starts:Hidden text
Run & Drive:Hidden text
Year1997
TitleHidden text
ODO 5720 mi (Hidden text)
LossHidden text
DamageHidden text
Estimated Retail Value$1812
LocationEast Bay, CA
Date
ended 5 years ago
sold for $3567
Sale Website Typesalvage or insurance auction
sale information provided by user #393599
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Tech Specs
ColorSilver
TransmissionAutomatic
Engine5.0L V8 FI F
Cylinders8 Cyl
DriveRear Wheel Drive
Fuel TypeGasoline

VIN Decoder — 30 records

Engine
Displacement (CC)

Engine displacement (in cubic centimeters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

5000
Displacement (CI)

Engine displacement (in cubic inches) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

305.1187204736
Displacement (L)

Engine displacement (in liters) is the volume swept by all the pistons inside the cylinders of a reciprocating engine in a single movement from top dead center to bottom dead center.

5
Engine Brake (hp) From

Engine brake is the horsepower (hp) at the engine output shaft. Engine Brake (hp) From is the lower value of the range.

315
Engine Configuration

Engine configuration defines how engine cylinders are arranged. Common values are V6 for V-shaped arrangement, I4 or L4 for in-line arrangement.

V-Shaped
Engine Manufacturer

This data element captures the name of the engine manufacturer.

Mercedes-Benz
Engine Number of Cylinders

This is a numerical field to store the number of cylinders in an engine. Common values for passenger cars are 4 or 6.

12
Fuel Type - Primary

Fuel type defines the fuel used to power the vehicle. For vehicles that have two power sources, such as plug-in hybrid vehicle, both primary fuel type and secondary fuel type will be provided.

Gasoline
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.

Convertible/Cabriolet
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.

SL-Class
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.

1997
Plant City

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

BREMEN
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.

BREMEN
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.

SL500
Trim

Trim levels further identify a vehicle by a particular set of special features. Higher trim levels either will add to the features of the base (entry-level model), or replace them with something else.

129
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.

SL Class (95 on)
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 ETR: Emergency Tensioning Retractors for Driver and Passenger. Rear Belts: Type-2 Belts (Line: 129, 210)
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.

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
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.

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations

This field captures the location of side air bags, typically designed for three areas of added protection: chest/torso, head, or both.

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
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Frequently asked questions
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Repossession records, if included, indicate if the 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ vehicle has been taken back by a lender due to payment defaults, which might affect its condition and value.
No, vehicle history reports do not include personal contact information of previous owners due to privacy regulations.
Factory warranty information, if available, covers drive train and safety systems as reported by 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ, detailing the protection available for key vehicle components.
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The 9th character in a VIN is the check digit, which is used to verify the authenticity of the VIN itself through a specific calculation.
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