VIN WDC1660241A229462 — Mercedes-benz ML 350 2013: auction and damage history

Vehicle history for VIN WDC1660241A229462

This report on WDC1660241A229462 was compiled for Mercedes-benz ML 350 2013. If a source is silent, that section isn't padded out with "zeros for looks."

Key metrics for VIN WDC1660241A229462: earliest known event — May 31, 2013; 2 events in the timeline; 1 auction record ({"results":0,"url":"https:\/\/bid.cars\/en\/search\/results?search-type=typing&query=WDC1660241A229462"}); 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) WDC1660241A229462 is a 17-character vehicle identifier. It splits into three blocks without "inventing" a model decode: WMI (positions 1–3) — WDC; VDS (4–9) — 166024; VIS (10–17) — 1A229462. VINTrack doesn't guess at a factory decoder — below is only what's confirmed by the projection data or a well-known WMI.

WMI prefix WDC corresponds to manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, typical region/plant: Germany. This matches this vehicle's identity in VINTrack (MERCEDES-BENZ).

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: large gap in history; vehicle reported stolen. 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).