1999 Mercedes-benz Sl 500
WDBFA68F8XF186637

Lot sold Winning bet: $6 900 USD Sales records: 1

1999 Mercedes-benz Sl 500 VIN WDBFA68F8XF186637 was sold at Copart for $6 900 USD. Last known mileage — 114 698 mi. This page includes photos, sale history, market estimate and similar MERCEDES-BENZ SL listings.

Characteristics

Seller Reserve Price
VIN WDBFA68F8XF186637
Auction Copart
Mileage 114,698 mi 184,588 km
Auction Date (UTC) 07/27/2026 17:00
Engine 5.0l 8
Color Gold
Transmission Automatic
Fuel GAS
Drive REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Key Keys Present
Cost of repair $ 6 597 USD
Market value $ 10 744 USD
Primary damage Front End

Trade history

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Exterior condition

1 damage · 1 zone
Damage map
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1 Front
Primary damage: FRONT END
AI Analysis
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Expert Conclusion 7/10
Repair Complexity: Medium
Risk of Hidden Damage: Moderate

The repair involves replacing or repairing the front grille, bumper, and hood. Due to the nature of front-end impacts, a technician must verify the integrity of the radiator, condenser, and front structural mounting points.

Advantages
Insurance seller (high reliability/transparency)
Low mileage for the model (114,698 mi)
Well-maintained interior appearance
Strong equity margin (Value vs. Repair cost)
Disadvantages
Front-end impact may have hidden cooling system issues
Potential for sensor/electrical misalignment in the front bumper area
Good Investment

The vehicle is being sold by an insurance company, which provides high transparency and reliability regarding the damage history. While the front-end damage is significant, the estimated repair cost ($6,597) is well below the market value ($10,744), suggesting a profitable margin for a professional restorer.

Airbags: Not Visible Glass: Intact
Damage
Moderate Front Grille — Visible misalignment and damage to the grille assembly and surrounding trim.
Moderate Hood — Noticeable denting and deformation on the leading edge of the hood, likely from impact.
Moderate Front Bumper/Fascia — Structural misalignment and impact damage to the front bumper assembly.
Moderate Front End Assembly — Primary damage is concentrated on the front end; requires inspection of radiator support and cooling components.
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VIN Decoder WDBFA68F8XF186637
Airbag Location Front 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Airbag Location Knee 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Airbag Location Side 1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Body Class Roadster
Displacement (L) 5
Displacement C C 5000
Displacement C I 305.1187204736
Doors 2
Engine Configuration V-Shaped
Engine Cylinders 8
Engine H P 302
Engine Manufacturer MB
Fuel Type Gasoline
Make MERCEDES-BENZ
Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
Model SL-Class
Model Year 1999
Other Restraint System Info Type-2 Belt with Emergency Tensioning Retractors, Air Bag, Knee Bolster, Side Impact Air Bag in Door
Plant City BREMEN
Plant Country GERMANY
Seat Belts All Manual
Trim SL500
V I N WDBFA68F8XF186637
Vehicle Descriptor WDBFA68F*XF
Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR
Vehicle Valuation (USA) WDBFA68F8XF186637
At Recycler No
Auction Announcement Within45 Days No
Colors
Gray, Red, Purple, Black, Burgundy, Brown, Blue, Yellow, White, Gold, Silver, Beige, Pink, Orange, Green
Display Name Mercedes-Benz
Display Name SL 500 Roadster 2D
Display Name 1999
Display Name SL-Class
Drivetrains RWD
Engines V8, 5.0 Liter
Flood Damage No
Frame Damage No
Government Use No
Has Accidents Yes
Insurance Owned No
Livery Use No
Miles 53000
Not Actual Mileage No
Options
Sport Pkg, Slip Control, ABS (4-Wheel), Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Door Locks, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Telescoping Wheel, AM/FM Stereo, Cassette, CD/MP3 (Single Disc), CD/MP3 (Multi Disc), Bose Premium Sound, Navigation System, DVD System, Integrated Phone, Parking Sensors, Dual Air Bags, Side Air Bags, F&R Side Air Bags, Dual Power Seats, Leather, Panorama Roof, Rear Spoiler, Alloy Wheels, Premium Wheels, Premium Wheels 19"+
Original Owner No
Police Use No
Previously Canadian No
Report Date 2026-07-21
Salvage No
Taxi Use No
Title Brand No
Transmissions Automatic
Used As Rental No
Market Price Analysis (USA) WDBFA68F8XF186637
Vehicle
Make MERCEDES-BENZ
Model SL CLASS
Trim 2D ROADSTER SL500
Year 1999
Odometer 114,698 mi
Typical Listing Price
Adjusted average $11,600
Base value $17,850
Avg odometer 57,576 mi
Color adjustment $0
Odometer adjustment $-6,280
Weekly depreciation $0
Private seller price $9,545
Fair Purchase Price
Adjusted average $10,050
Base value $15,550
Avg odometer 57,576 mi
Color adjustment $0
Odometer adjustment $-5,480
Weekly depreciation $0
90 Days Sold
Price low $10,594
Price high $20,219
Mileage low 42,645 mi
Mileage high 103,991 mi
Active Listings
Price low $9,985
Price high $23,462
Mileage low 40,281 mi
Mileage high 116,301 mi
Days to sell 0 days
Fair market purchase price — $10,050. Mileage is above the market average (57,576 mi).
Vehicle Data WDBFA68F8XF186637
Vehicle
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model SL-Class
Year 1999
Country US
2dr Roadster 5.0L
Name 2dr Roadster 5.0L
Body style 2dr Car
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Doors 2
MSRP $81,100
Invoice $70,560
Supply & Demand (USA) WDBFA68F8XF186637
Vehicle
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model SL-Class
Year 1999
Market Overview
Supply level Neutral
Demand level Low
Avg days to sell 51 days
DSO 47 days
Ingest date 2026-07-20
Listings (90d)
Sold 27
Active listings 14
Final price calculator Estimated value
Estimated value Current bid ($5,300)
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~$554
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