1999 Mercedes-benz Sl 500
WDBFA68F9XF180636

Analysis report

This California-based Mercedes-Benz SL-Class features a low-mileage history with only 144,840 miles and no reported accidents or structural damage. The vehicle has been through five owners since 1999 and includes six documented service records, including specialized maintenance at Fletcher Jones Motorcars and Mercedes-Benz of Valencia. While the car passed multiple California inspections over the years, it did face two specific emissions failures in 2008 and 2010. Reviewing the full report is essential before buying, bidding on, or financing to verify how these past inspection issues were resolved and to confirm that all title transfers and service entries align with its current value.

Characteristics

Seller Reserve Price
VIN WDBFA68F9XF180636
Auction IAAI
Mileage 144,971 mi 233,308 km
Auction Date (UTC) 06/24/2026 16:30
Engine 5.0l V-8 , 302hp
Color Silver
Body Convertible
Transmission Automatic
Fuel Gasoline
Key Keys Present
Cost of repair $ 10 747 USD
Market value $ 13 926 USD
Primary damage Electrical

Trade history

Sales history unknown

Exterior condition

1 damage · 1 zone
Damage map
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1 Other
Primary damage: Electrical
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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 WDBFA68F9XF180636
Vehicle Descriptor WDBFA68F*XF
Vehicle Type PASSENGER CAR
Vehicle Valuation (USA) WDBFA68F9XF180636
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 144840
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 2026-06-20
Salvage No
Taxi Use No
Title Brand No
Transmissions Automatic
Used As Rental No
Market Price Analysis (USA) WDBFA68F9XF180636
Vehicle
Make MERCEDES-BENZ
Model SL CLASS
Trim 2D ROADSTER SL500
Year 1999
Odometer 144,971 mi
Typical Listing Price
Adjusted average $5,175
Base value $17,950
Avg odometer 52,406 mi
Color adjustment $0
Odometer adjustment $-12,760
Weekly depreciation $0
Private seller price $3,300
Fair Purchase Price
Adjusted average $4,475
Base value $15,600
Avg odometer 52,406 mi
Color adjustment $0
Odometer adjustment $-11,110
Weekly depreciation $0
90 Days Sold
Price low $10,396
Price high $22,938
Mileage low 35,196 mi
Mileage high 106,561 mi
Active Listings
Price low $9,991
Price high $21,484
Mileage low 38,801 mi
Mileage high 115,582 mi
Days to sell 0 days
Fair market purchase price — $4,475. Mileage is above the market average (52,406 mi).
Vehicle Data WDBFA68F9XF180636
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) WDBFA68F9XF180636
Vehicle
Make Mercedes-Benz
Model SL-Class
Year 1999
Market Overview
Supply level High
Demand level Neutral
Avg days to sell 45 days
DSO 99 days
Ingest date 2026-06-15
Listings (90d)
Sold 20
Active listings 22
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