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1997 Mercedes-benz E-class E

1997 Mercedes-benz E-class E — Side damage

This 1997 Mercedes-benz E-class E (VIN: WDBJF72F7VA286183) is a Certificate of Destruction-title vehicle listed at Copart's PUNTA GORDA, FL location, Lot 79404595 scheduled for auction on April 10, 2026. The vehicle sustained Side as the primary damage zone. Secondary damage zone: Front End. Specs: Black exterior, 4.2L 8 8-cylinder engine, 83,278 mi (Exempt) on the odometer. Based on comparable retail sales, the estimated retail value is $7,279. Run a full damage report to get repair cost estimates, VIN history, parts sourcing, and a max bid recommendation before you bid.

VINWDBJF72F7VA286183
Lot Number79404595
SourceCopart
TitleCertificate of Destruction
ColorBlack
Odometer83,278 mi (Exempt)
Engine4.2L 8
Cylinders8
Primary DamageSide
Secondary DamageFront End
LocationPUNTA GORDA, FL
Sale DateApril 10, 2026
Estimated Retail Value$7,279

Common Questions About This Vehicle

How do I get a repair cost estimate for this 1997 Mercedes-benz E-class E?

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Every Damage Report includes: damage detection across all panels and components; line-item repair costs with parts and labor hours; real-time parts pricing from OEM dealers, eBay Motors, LKQ, Amazon, and CarParts.com; three max bid calculators (Max Flip Bid, Max Retail Bid, Max Safe Bid); estimated retail and trade-in value; full ROI and profit projection; OEM repair procedures; YouTube repair video links; a transport cost estimator; and a downloadable PDF.

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