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1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 420 — VIN WDBGA43E9TA288947

Source: IAAILot 45572344Record updated
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1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 420 VIN WDBGA43E9TA288947 — Side — IAAI — auction photo 1
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Record details
Final sale price$400
Sale record
Sale date
Aug 13, 2026
Auction house
IAAI
Lot number
45572344
Vehicle details
VIN
WDBGA43E9TA288947
Odometer
173,448 mi
Primary damage
Side
Secondary damage
Front end
Color
Black
Condition
Stationary (does not run)
Record summary

VIN WDBGA43E9TA288947 — a 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 420 — was sold at a IAAI auction in Miami-North (FL) on August 13, 2026 for $400. At the time of sale, the odometer read 173,448 miles. The exterior color is listed as Black and the vehicle was noted as "Stationary" at the time of auction. Primary damage reported at auction: Side. Secondary damage: Front End. 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 WDBGA43E9TA288947. 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
≈ 1 494 zł · 347 € · 17 883 ₴
Approximate conversion at the rate on Aug 14, 2026 — informational only.

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Frequently asked questions

What is VIN WDBGA43E9TA288947?
VIN WDBGA43E9TA288947 identifies a 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 420. The 17-character Vehicle Identification Number encodes the manufacturer, model year, and production details of this specific unit.
How much did this 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class sell for?
This 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (VIN: WDBGA43E9TA288947) sold at IAAI for $400 on Aug 13, 2026.
What is the damage on this 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Primary damage: Side. Secondary damage: Front End. VIN: WDBGA43E9TA288947.
Is VIN WDBGA43E9TA288947 a salvage title vehicle?
This vehicle was sold at IAAI with Side damage. Auction-sourced vehicles typically carry a salvage or rebuilt title. Check your state DMV for the current title status of VIN WDBGA43E9TA288947.
What is the mileage on VIN WDBGA43E9TA288947?
This vehicle has 173,448 miles on the odometer.
What auction house sold VIN WDBGA43E9TA288947?
VIN WDBGA43E9TA288947 was sold at IAAI in Miami-North (FL).
Is VIN WDBGA43E9TA288947 a Copart or IAAI vehicle?
VIN WDBGA43E9TA288947 was processed through IAAI (Insurance Auto Auctions, also known as USA Car Bids). The auction yard was located in Miami-North (FL).
Where can I find free VIN history for WDBGA43E9TA288947?
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