1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 — VIN WDBGA51E5TA311908

VIN WDBGA51E5TA311908 — a 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 — was sold at a IAAI auction in Metro Dc (MD) on August 1, 2026 for $12,700. At the time of sale, the odometer read 165,316 miles. The exterior color is listed as Black and the vehicle was noted as "Run & Drive" at the time of auction. Primary damage reported at auction: 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 WDBGA51E5TA311908. 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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