VIN WDB1240431A850595 — Mercedes-benz 230C E 1988: auction and damage history

Vehicle history for VIN WDB1240431A850595

Mercedes-benz 230C E 1988's history is anchored on VIN WDB1240431A850595. Compare sale dates and mileage with the listing you're currently viewing.

Key metrics for VIN WDB1240431A850595: earliest known event — February 6, 2019; 2 events in the timeline; 1 auction record ({"results":0,"url":"https:\/\/bid.cars\/en\/search\/results?search-type=typing&query=WDB1240431A850595"}); no separate damage reports in the projection (this isn't a guarantee of perfect condition).

Current record status: full history collection complete. We recommend cross-checking dates, prices, and photos against primary sources (auction lots and listing pages), and getting an independent inspection before buying.

What does this VIN mean?

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) WDB1240431A850595 is a 17-character vehicle identifier. It splits into three blocks without "inventing" a model decode: WMI (positions 1–3) — WDB; VDS (4–9) — 124043; VIS (10–17) — 1A850595. VINTrack doesn't guess at a factory decoder — below is only what's confirmed by the projection data or a well-known WMI.

Per VINTrack data, this vehicle is identified as MERCEDES-BENZ, model year 1988. A full factory breakdown of every VIN position depends on manufacturer tables; we only show confirmed fields.

What to watch for before buying?

VINTrack's risk score for this VIN is 55/100. This is an internal metric based on known signals (damage, auctions, gaps, sale indicators) — not a legal conclusion or a substitute for inspection.

Flags worth checking before buying: vehicle reported stolen; large gap in history. Verify mileage history, absence of hidden repairs, and that the specification matches the seller's claims.

The timeline shows 1 gap between events — worth asking where the vehicle was during those periods (service, another country, ownership change).