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1998 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500
VIN: WDBGA70G2WA396757
COUPE
5.0L V8 F
GASOLINE
REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Standard Equipment | Safety Options
Standard Equipment
Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Power sun / moon roof, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer
Safety Options
4 wheel ABS, Dual air bags front, head, and sides/active (manual) belts with automatic passenger sensor
Accident reported: minor damage
Accident reported: minor damage
3 or more previous owners
3 Previous owners
Service information available
13 Service history records
Vehicle registration information
Types of owners: Corporate, Personal
Vehicle registration information
Last owned in Illinois
Last reported odometer reading/mileage
Last reported odometer reading
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This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 4/29/18 at 9:39:01 AM (EDT). Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.
Flood Damage Title
States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage.
Not Actual Mileage Title
When the seller certifies, under the Federal Odometer Act, that the odometer reading does not reflect the vehicle's actual mileage. This may occur because the odometer was tampered with, broken, or replaced.
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title
A Rebuilt/Reconstructed vehicle is a salvage vehicle that has been repaired and restored to operation. These vehicles are often severely damaged before they are rebuilt and refurbished parts are typically used during reconstruction. In most states, an inspection of the vehicle is required before the vehicle is allowed to return to the road.
Structural Damage
All levels of accidents, from minor to severe, can cause structural damage to a vehicle (i.e., damage to the frame or unibody).
Manufacturer Buyback or Lemon Title
A DMV or a state agency marks an official document or issues a Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon title when a vehicle has been repurchased by the manufacturer. Not all states issue manufacturer buyback titles and the specific requirements for a lemon law vehicle varies by state.
Basic Warranty
Most manufacturers offer a basic warranty for new vehicles. These warranties vary by manufacturer and typically last for a certain amount of time and/or a set number of miles.
Basic Warranty
Most manufacturers offer a basic warranty for new vehicles. These warranties vary by manufacturer and typically last for a certain amount of time and/or a set number of miles.
Loss Due To Fire Title
The vehicle sustained major damage due to fire. In most states, fire damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Airbag Deployment
Occurs when the driver, passenger or side airbag has been used or deployed during a crash or other incident. If an airbag has been deployed, it must be replaced by a qualified technician. Have this car inspected by a mechanic prior to purchase.
Structural Damage
All levels of accidents, from minor to severe, can cause structural damage to a vehicle (i.e., damage to the frame or unibody).
Dismantled Title
The vehicle sustained major damage to one or more major component parts and the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value. When a Dismantled title is issued, the vehicle may be used only for parts or scrap metal. It cannot be re-titled or returned to the road.
Junk Title
A Junk Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds approximately 75% of its pre-damage value. This damage threshold may vary by state. The majority of states use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage.
Not Actual Mileage Title
When the seller certifies, under the Federal Odometer Act, that the odometer reading does not reflect the vehicle's actual mileage. This may occur because the odometer was tampered with, broken, or replaced.
Hail Damage Title
The vehicle sustained major damage due to hail. In most states, hail damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Odometer Check
CARFAX analyzes mileage data to help identify potential:
  • Rollbacks - odometer tampering to conceal a car's true mileage (i.e. Fraud or illegal activity)
  • Rollovers - after reaching the maximum reading, the odometer restarts from zero (i.e. Mechanical or equipment limitation)
  • Inconsistencies - conflicting mileage data means CARFAX cannot determine if it's a potential rollback (i.e. Potential human error)
Total Loss
An insurance or fleet company declares a vehicle a total loss when a claim exceeds approximately 75% of its pre-damage value or if the vehicle is stolen and not recovered. This damage threshold varies by company. These companies typically take possession and obtain the title. Not all total loss vehicles result in a DMV-reported branded title, like a Salvage or Junk title. See the glossary for more information.
Manufacturer Recall
Automobile manufacturers issue recall notices to inform owners of car defects that have come to the manufacturer's attention. Recalls also suggest improvements that can be made to improve the safety of a particular vehicle. Most manufacturer recalls can be repaired at no cost to you.
Manufacturer Buyback or Lemon Title
A DMV or a state agency marks an official document or issues a Manufacturer Buyback/Lemon title when a vehicle has been repurchased by the manufacturer. Not all states issue manufacturer buyback titles and the specific requirements for a lemon law vehicle varies by state.
Airbag Deployment
Occurs when the driver, passenger or side airbag has been used or deployed during a crash or other incident. If an airbag has been deployed, it must be replaced by a qualified technician. Have this car inspected by a mechanic prior to purchase.
Odometer Check
CARFAX analyzes mileage data to help identify potential:
  • Rollbacks - odometer tampering to conceal a car's true mileage (i.e. Fraud or illegal activity)
  • Rollovers - after reaching the maximum reading, the odometer restarts from zero (i.e. Mechanical or equipment limitation)
  • Inconsistencies - conflicting mileage data means CARFAX cannot determine if it's a potential rollback (i.e. Potential human error)
Total Loss
An insurance or fleet company declares a vehicle a total loss when a claim exceeds approximately 75% of its pre-damage value or if the vehicle is stolen and not recovered. This damage threshold varies by company. These companies typically take possession and obtain the title. Not all total loss vehicles result in a DMV-reported branded title, like a Salvage or Junk title. See the glossary for more information.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title
A vehicle with a 5-digit odometer cannot accurately track mileage after 99,999 miles because the odometer rolls over. This title is the result of a seller certifying under the Federal Odometer Act, that the odometer reading EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS of the odometer.
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title
A Rebuilt/Reconstructed vehicle is a salvage vehicle that has been repaired and restored to operation. These vehicles are often severely damaged before they are rebuilt and refurbished parts are typically used during reconstruction. In most states, an inspection of the vehicle is required before the vehicle is allowed to return to the road.
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title
A Rebuilt/Reconstructed vehicle is a salvage vehicle that has been repaired and restored to operation. These vehicles are often severely damaged before they are rebuilt and refurbished parts are typically used during reconstruction. In most states, an inspection of the vehicle is required before the vehicle is allowed to return to the road.
Salvage Title
A Salvage Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds approximately 75% of its pre-damage value. This damage threshold may vary by state. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage but the majority use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state. The following eleven States also use Salvage titles to identify stolen vehicles - AZ, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR.
Loss Due To Fire Title
The vehicle sustained major damage due to fire. In most states, fire damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Accident / Damage Indicator
Various events could indicate an accident or damage in a vehicle's history, such as: salvage auction, fire damage, police-reported accident, crash test vehicle, damage disclosure, collision repair facility and automotive recycler records. See the glossary for more information.
Salvage Title
A Salvage Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds approximately 75% of its pre-damage value. This damage threshold may vary by state. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage but the majority use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state. The following eleven States also use Salvage titles to identify stolen vehicles - AZ, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR.
Junk Title
A Junk Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle exceeds approximately 75% of its pre-damage value. This damage threshold may vary by state. The majority of states use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage.
Hail Damage Title
The vehicle sustained major damage due to hail. In most states, hail damage titles are issued when the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value.
Accident / Damage Indicator
Various events could indicate an accident or damage in a vehicle's history, such as: salvage auction, fire damage, police-reported accident, crash test vehicle, damage disclosure, collision repair facility and automotive recycler records. See the glossary for more information.
Manufacturer Recall
Automobile manufacturers issue recall notices to inform owners of car defects that have come to the manufacturer's attention. Recalls also suggest improvements that can be made to improve the safety of a particular vehicle. Most manufacturer recalls can be repaired at no cost to you.
Flood Damage Title
States issue flood titles when a vehicle has been in a flood or has received extensive water damage.
Dismantled Title
The vehicle sustained major damage to one or more major component parts and the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value. When a Dismantled title is issued, the vehicle may be used only for parts or scrap metal. It cannot be re-titled or returned to the road.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title
A vehicle with a 5-digit odometer cannot accurately track mileage after 99,999 miles because the odometer rolls over. This title is the result of a seller certifying under the Federal Odometer Act, that the odometer reading EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS of the odometer.
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title
A Rebuilt/Reconstructed vehicle is a salvage vehicle that has been repaired and restored to operation. These vehicles are often severely damaged before they are rebuilt and refurbished parts are typically used during reconstruction. In most states, an inspection of the vehicle is required before the vehicle is allowed to return to the road.

Ownership History

The number of owners is estimated

Owner 1 Owner 2 Owner 3
Year purchased1998 2002 2017 
Type of owner Corporate Personal Personal
Estimated length of ownership3 yrs. 2 mo. 28 days 4 months 
Owned in the following states/provincesDelaware See Details Illinois 
Estimated miles driven per year12,256/yr --- --- 
Last reported odometer reading44,105 188,545 189,354 

Title History

CARFAX guarantees the information in this section

Owner 1 Owner 2 Owner 3
Salvage | Junk | Rebuilt | Fire | Flood | Hail | LemonGuaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Not Actual Mileage | Exceeds Mechanical LimitsGuaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
Guaranteed
No Problem
GUARANTEED - None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.Register | View Terms | View Certificate

Additional History

Not all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX

Owner 1 Owner 2 Owner 3
Total Loss
No total loss reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Structural Damage
No structural damage reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
No Issues Reported
Odometer Check
No indication of an odometer rollback.
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
No Issues Indicated
Accident / Damage
Accidents reported on: 01/06/2009 and 01/28/2009.
No Issues Reported
Minor
Damage
No New Issues Reported
Manufacturer Recall
Check with an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer for any open recalls.
No Recalls Reported
No Recalls Reported
No Recalls Reported
Basic Warranty
Original warranty estimated to have expired. Interested in an extended warranty?
Warranty
Expired
Warranty
Expired
Warranty
Expired

Detailed History

Owner 1
Purchased:1998
Type:Corporate
Where:Delaware
Est. miles/year:12,256/yr
Est. length owned: 1/15/98 - 4/6/01 (3 yrs. 2 mo.)
Low mileage! This owner drove less than the industry average of 15,000 miles per year.
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
01/15/1998   17   Delaware
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Wilmington, DE
Title #00231746
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Titled or registered as
corporate vehicle
02/20/1998   1,879   Delaware
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Wilmington, DE
Title #00009811
Title or registration issued
09/21/2000   33,405   Service Facility Two tires mounted
03/27/2001   39,186   New York
Inspection Station
New York City Area
Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection

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04/06/2001     Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale
05/15/2001   44,105   Inspection Co.
New York
Anti-theft device present
at the time of inspection
Vehicle inspected
 
Owner 2
Purchased:2002
Type:Personal
Where:New York, North Carolina, Illinois
Est. length owned: 1/18/02 - 2/15/02 (28 days)
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
01/18/2002   50,978   New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Baltimore, MD
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
02/15/2002   51,013   Auto Auction
Eastern Region
Listed as a fleet vehicle
Vehicle sold at auction
  • Millions of used vehicles are bought and sold at auction every year.
04/17/2002   51,617   Auto Auction
Eastern Region
Listed as a dealer vehicle
Vehicle sold at auction
06/11/2002   53,577   North Carolina
Inspection Station
Greensboro, NC
Passed emissions inspection
07/20/2002   53,661   North Carolina
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Greensboro, NC
Odometer reading reported
07/21/2004   84,000   Service Facility Vehicle serviced
07/21/2004     Mercedes-Benz of Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
336-856-1552
mbgreensboro.com
Vehicle serviced
09/16/2004   88,988   North Carolina
Inspection Station
Greensboro, NC
Passed emissions inspection
09/01/2005     Mercedes-Benz of Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
336-856-1552
mbgreensboro.com
Recommended maintenance performed
Oil and filter changed
Cabin air filter replaced/cleaned
Driveshaft flex disc replaced
Tie rod end(s) replaced
Front door latch replaced
Antifreeze/coolant flushed/changed
Drive belt(s) replaced
Shift linkage repaired
Four wheel alignment performed
Electrical system checked
Lower control arm bushings replaced
Oil level sensor replaced
Engine mount(s) replaced
09/30/2005     Mercedes-Benz of Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
336-856-1552
mbgreensboro.com
Cylinder head gasket(s) replaced
Electrical system checked
10/07/2005     North Carolina
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Greensboro, NC
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
10/13/2005   118,981   North Carolina
Inspection Station
Greensboro, NC
Passed emissions inspection
10/26/2005     Mercedes-Benz of Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
336-856-1552
mbgreensboro.com
Fuel filler cap replaced
11/04/2005     Mercedes-Benz of Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
336-856-1552
mbgreensboro.com
Glove box latch replaced
Cruise control switch replaced
Fuel filler cap replaced
11/21/2005     Mercedes-Benz of Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
336-856-1552
mbgreensboro.com
Fuel tank drained and cleaned
Fuel tank replaced
12/09/2005     Mercedes-Benz of Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
336-856-1552
mbgreensboro.com
Fuel system cleaned/serviced
Charcoal/vapor canister replaced
Computer(s) checked
02/03/2006     Mercedes-Benz of Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
336-856-1552
mbgreensboro.com
Valve body overhauled/resealed
Anti-theft/keyless remote(s) replaced
05/25/2007     Mercedes-Benz of Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
336-856-1552
mbgreensboro.com
Valve body replaced
Battery replaced
Transmission computer/module replaced
05/25/2007     North Carolina
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Greensboro, NC
Title #774516022052019
Registration issued or renewed
Passed safety inspection
06/26/2007   122,066   North Carolina
Inspection Station
Wilmington, NC
Passed emissions inspection
03/07/2008     North Carolina
Inspection Station
Wilmington, NC
Passed emissions inspection
01/06/2009     North Carolina
Damage Report
Accident reported
Involving front or side impact
It hit a motor vehicle
Involving left front impact
Involving left side impact
Minor left side damage reported
  • Minor damage is usually cosmetic, including dents or scratches to the vehicle body.
01/28/2009     North Carolina
Damage Report
Accident reported
Involving front or side impact
It hit a motor vehicle
Involving right front impact
Involving front impact
Front was not damaged
08/11/2010     North Carolina
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Greensboro, NC
Title #774516022052019
Registration issued or renewed
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
Passed safety inspection
04/02/2013     North Carolina
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Greensboro, NC
Title #774516022052019
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
08/07/2014   171,091   Valvoline Instant Oil Change
Porters Neck, NC
910-681-0244
vioc.com
Oil and filter changed
Emissions or safety inspection performed
08/08/2014     North Carolina
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Greensboro, NC
Title #774516022052019
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
09/16/2015     North Carolina
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Greensboro, NC
Title #774516022052019
Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
05/26/2017   188,545   Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale
11/20/2017     Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Vehicle purchase reported
12/05/2017     Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Hoffman Estates, IL
Registration issued or renewed
 
Owner 3
Purchased:2017
Type:Personal
Where:Illinois
Est. length owned: 12/26/17 - present (4 months)
Date:Mileage:Source:Comments:
12/26/2017     Illinois
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Hoffman Estates, IL
Title #173606411970
Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Exempt from odometer reporting
02/17/2018   189,354   Mercedes-Benz of Hoffman Estates
Hoffman Estates, IL
847-885-7000
mercedeshoffman.com
Vehicle washed/detailed
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Glossary

Accident Indicator
CARFAX receives information about accidents in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada.

Not every accident is reported to CARFAX. As details about the accident become available, those additional details are added to the CARFAX Vehicle History Report. CARFAX recommends that you have this vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic.
  • According to the National Safety Council, Injury Facts, 2015 edition, 8% of the 254 million registered vehicles in the U.S. were involved in an accident in 2013. Over 74% of these were considered minor or moderate.
  • This CARFAX Vehicle History Report is based only on information supplied to CARFAX and available as of 4/29/18 at 9:39:01 AM (EDT). Other information about this vehicle, including problems, may not have been reported to CARFAX. Use this report as one important tool, along with a vehicle inspection and test drive, to make a better decision about your next used car.
First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.
Inspections
Many states or counties require annual or biennial emissions and/or safety inspections. Odometer readings are collected at the time of the inspection.
New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.
Ownership History
CARFAX defines an owner as an individual or business that possesses and uses a vehicle. Not all title transactions represent changes in ownership. To provide estimated number of owners, CARFAX proprietary technology analyzes all the events in a vehicle history. Estimated ownership is available for vehicles manufactured after 1991 and titled solely in the US including Puerto Rico. Dealers sometimes opt to take ownership of a vehicle and are required to in the following states: Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota. Please consider this as you review a vehicle's estimated ownership history.
Title Issued
A state issues a title to provide a vehicle owner with proof of ownership. Each title has a unique number. Each title or registration record on a CARFAX report does not necessarily indicate a change in ownership. In Canada, a registration and bill of sale are used as proof of ownership.
CARFAX DEPENDS ON ITS SOURCES FOR THE ACCURACY AND RELIABILITY OF ITS INFORMATION. THEREFORE, NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED BY CARFAX OR ITS AGENTS FOR ERRORS OR OMISSIONS IN THIS REPORT. CARFAX FURTHER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CARFAX®
CARFAX Vehicle Highlights
1998 MERCEDES-BENZ CL500
VIN: WDBGA70G2WA396757
Body Style: COUPE
Engine Size: 5.0L V8 F
Drivetrain: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
 
Original Manufacturer's Warranty:
Basic Warranty Expired
Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer!
The original manufacturer's warranty includes:
48 months or 50,000 miles


Information excerpted from the CARFAX Vehicle History Report and/or Safety & Reliability Ratings; see full reports for additional information, glossary of terms, source attributions,disclaimers & limitations. Go to carfax.com for complete Buyback Guarantee terms and conditions.

Ownership History
Number of Owners: 3
Last owned in the following state/province: Illinois
State DMV-reported Title Problems
CARFAX Buyback Guarantee None of these major title problems were reported by a state Department of Motor Vehicles:
Salvage, Junk, Rebuilt, Fire, Flood, Hail, Lemon Guaranteed
No Problem
Not Actual Mileage, Exceeds Mechanical LimitsGuaranteed
No Problem
Accidents and Other Issues
No issues reported to CARFAX on the following:
Total Loss
No Issues Reported
Structural Damage
No Issues Reported
Airbag Deployment
No Issues Reported
Odometer Rollback
No Issues Reported
Minor damage reported on this vehicle. Please see the full CARFAX Vehicle History Report for more details.