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1997 Mercury Tracer Ls — VIN 1MELM13P8VW659012

Source: IAAILot 45635644Record updated
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1997 Mercury Tracer Ls VIN 1MELM13P8VW659012 — Front & Rear — IAAI — auction photo 1
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Record details
Final sale price$100
Sale record
Sale date
Aug 17, 2026
Auction house
IAAI
Lot number
45635644
Vehicle details
VIN
1MELM13P8VW659012
Odometer
128,548 mi
Primary damage
Front and rear
Color
Silver
Condition
Stationary (does not run)
Record summary

VIN 1MELM13P8VW659012 — a 1997 Mercury Tracer Ls — was sold at a IAAI auction in San Antonio-south (TX) on August 17, 2026 for $100. At the time of sale, the odometer read 128,548 miles. The exterior color is listed as Silver and the vehicle was noted as "Stationary" at the time of auction. Primary damage reported at auction: Front & Rear. This vehicle was processed through IAAI (Insurance Auto Auctions), the nationwide salvage auction network formerly marketed as USA Car Bids. All data on this page — including the sale price, damage report, odometer, and photos — is sourced directly from official IAAI auction records for VIN 1MELM13P8VW659012. This VIN lookup is free — VestiCar aggregates Copart and IAAI auction results as a free alternative to paid vehicle history reports.

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Final sale price
≈ 372 zł · 86 € · 4 471 ₴
Approximate conversion at the rate on Aug 18, 2026 — informational only.

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Frequently asked questions

What is VIN 1MELM13P8VW659012?
VIN 1MELM13P8VW659012 identifies a 1997 Mercury Tracer Ls. The 17-character Vehicle Identification Number encodes the manufacturer, model year, and production details of this specific unit.
How much did this 1997 Mercury Tracer sell for?
This 1997 Mercury Tracer (VIN: 1MELM13P8VW659012) sold at IAAI for $100 on Aug 17, 2026.
What is the damage on this 1997 Mercury Tracer?
Primary damage: Front & Rear. VIN: 1MELM13P8VW659012.
Is VIN 1MELM13P8VW659012 a salvage title vehicle?
This vehicle was sold at IAAI with Front & Rear damage. Auction-sourced vehicles typically carry a salvage or rebuilt title. Check your state DMV for the current title status of VIN 1MELM13P8VW659012.
What is the mileage on VIN 1MELM13P8VW659012?
This vehicle has 128,548 miles on the odometer.
What auction house sold VIN 1MELM13P8VW659012?
VIN 1MELM13P8VW659012 was sold at IAAI in San Antonio-south (TX).
Is VIN 1MELM13P8VW659012 a Copart or IAAI vehicle?
VIN 1MELM13P8VW659012 was processed through IAAI (Insurance Auto Auctions, also known as USA Car Bids). The auction yard was located in San Antonio-south (TX).
Where can I find free VIN history for 1MELM13P8VW659012?
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