VIN WDD2211711A012489 — Mercedes-benz S 500 2006: auction and damage history

Vehicle history for VIN WDD2211711A012489

Mercedes-benz S 500 2006 (WDD2211711A012489): below isn't a generic "check your VIN" template, but concrete counters from the VINTrack database — auctions, listings, photos, and a timeline.

Key metrics for VIN WDD2211711A012489: earliest known event — June 2, 2018; 3 events in the timeline; 1 auction record ({"results":0,"url":"https:\/\/bid.cars\/en\/search\/results?search-type=typing&query=WDD2211711A012489"}); 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) WDD2211711A012489 is a 17-character vehicle identifier. It splits into three blocks without "inventing" a model decode: WMI (positions 1–3) — WDD; VDS (4–9) — 221171; VIS (10–17) — 1A012489. 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 WDD 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 70/100. 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 2 gaps between events — worth asking where the vehicle was during those periods (service, another country, ownership change).