2014 MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class SAMPLE REPORT
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Report Summary

Vehicle Specs

General

  • VIN
    WDDGF8AB*EG
  • Make
    MERCEDES-BENZ
  • Note
    Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.
  • Trim
    4 MATIC
  • Model
    C-Class
  • Series
    C300
  • Make ID
    449
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Active Safety System

  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
    Direct

Engine

  • Fuel Type - Primary
    Gasoline
  • Displacement (Litre)
    3.5
  • Engine Configuration
    V-Shaped
  • Displacement (Cubic Litre)
    213.58310433156
  • Engine Number of Cylinders
    6
  • Displacement (Cubic Centimeters)
    3500.0

Exterior

  • Doors
    4
  • Bed Type
    Not Applicable
  • Bus Type
    Not Applicable
  • Cab Type
    Not Applicable
  • Body Class
    Sedan/Saloon
  • Trailer Body Type
    Not Applicable
  • Custom Motorcycle Type
    Not Applicable
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Mechanical

  • Drive Type
    AWD/All-Wheel Drive

Passive Safety System

  • Pretensioner
    Yes
  • Seat Belts Type
    Manual
  • Side Air Bag Locations
    1st and 2nd Rows
  • Front Air Bag Locations
    1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
  • Other Restraint System Info
    Type 2 seat belts for all occupants. Seat belts on all outboard designated seating positions are equipped with load limiters and pretensioners.

The vehicle specification section assists you with better understanding your vehicle’s standard and optional equipment, via VIN decode processing. These processes are generally reliable, and providers work to continually improve their decoding. However, different VIN decode processors may show different specifications. If you have questions, please check with your vehicle’s manufacturer. Dealers/sellers also report installed option information, which is provided when available.

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Junk/Salvage/Total Loss

This section discloses events related to events like junk, salvage and insurance total loss that have been reported to VINData History. Included are state DMV titles that show junk, salvage or similar brands, insurance total loss events and salvage auctions or junk yard disclosures. Events related to an auto dismantler, auto recycler or crush facility indicate that the vehicle has sustained major damage. A vehicle that has been received by a salvage auction or junk yard usually indicates major prior damage, however these entities also remarket undamaged vehicles. We recommend an inspection by a qualified mechanic.

Explanatory Note:
If this VIN has a record in the Junk/Salvage or Insurance information then the business that submitted the VIN to NMVTIS deemed the vehicle to be either a junk, salvage, or in the case of an insurer, a total loss. The information in the DISPOSITION field in the Junk/Salvage section denotes what has happened to the VIN (i.e., vehicle) since it came into the possession of the business.

Warning - junk, salvage or insurance total loss events have been reported to VINData History.
Date ObtainedReporting EntityReporting Entity TypeEvent/DispositionIntended for ExportSource
Date Obtained2025-03-12T00:00:00ZReporting Entity
IAA Westchester, Illinois Phone: 708-492-7000
Reporting Entity TypeSalvage AuctionEvent/DispositionVehicle Reported as SoldIntended for ExportNoSource
NMVTIS
Date Obtained2025-03-12T00:00:00ZReporting Entity
IAA Westchester, Illinois Phone: 708-492-7000
Reporting Entity TypeSalvage AuctionEvent/DispositionVehicle Disposition Reported as To Be DeterminedIntended for ExportNoSource
NMVTIS

Title Information

This section identifies this vehicle's current and historic DMV titles reported as issued by date, indicating the state and reported mileage. Title brands that have been reported to VINData History are shown in the “Title Brands Reported” section below. Each title record represents a new title holder, duplicate title, lien release or other title event. Odometer readings are generally recorded when a new title is issued. This information reflects the title information on file with NMVTIS. For more information, please contact the state of title. We recommend an inspection by a qualified mechanic.

Title Issued DateStateTypeEventReported OdometerSource
Title Issued Date2025-04-25T00:00:00ZStateNorth CarolinaTypeCurrentEventTitle issued WDDGF8ABXEGXXXXXXReported Odometer141,951Source
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Title Issued Date2025-04-05T00:00:00ZStateNorth CarolinaTypeHistoricalEventTitle issued WDDGF8ABXEGXXXXXXReported Odometer96,354Source
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Title Issued Date2022-11-04T00:00:00ZStateNorth CarolinaTypeHistoricalEventTitle issued WDDGF8ABXEGXXXXXXReported Odometer96,354Source
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Title Issued Date2022-10-05T00:00:00ZStateArizonaTypeHistoricalEventTitle issued WDDGF8ABXEGXXXXXXReported Odometer95,943Source
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Title Issued Date2017-07-07T00:00:00ZStateMassachusettsTypeHistoricalEventTitle issued WDDGF8ABXEGXXXXXXReported Odometer38,319Source
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Title Issued Date2014-08-26T00:00:00ZStateNew JerseyTypeHistoricalEventTitle issued WDDGF8ABXEGXXXXXXReported Odometer8059Source
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Title Issued Date2013-12-04T00:00:00ZStateNew JerseyTypeHistoricalEventTitle issued WDDGF8ABXEGXXXXXXReported Odometer25Source
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Title Brands Reported

Warning – at least one negative title or cautionary DMV title brands have been reported to VINData History.
Brand Issued DateStateBrandDescription
Brand Issued Date2025-04-24T00:00:00ZStateNorth CarolinaBrandOwner RetainedDescriptionWarning - the vehicle was reported by state DMV as declared by the insurance company to be a total loss but the owner maintains possession and ownership of the vehicle.
Brand Issued Date2025-04-22T00:00:00ZStateNorth CarolinaBrandRebuiltDescriptionWarning - the vehicle was reported by State DMV as previously branded "salvage", now has passed anti-theft and safety inspections, or other jurisdiction procedures, to ensure the vehicle was rebuilt to required standards. Also known as prior salvage (salvaged).

Possible Title Brands

VINData History reports can show one or more of the following DMV state title brands. When there are NMVTIS title brands, they are reported in the Title Brands Reported section . To see the descriptions, hover over or click on the brands below. The red, yellow and green indicators show how the brand would be reflected if it was reported for this vehicle.

Agricultural Vehicle
Antique
Bond Posted
Call Title Division
Classic
Collision
Crushed
Disclosed Damage
Dismantled
Exceeds Mechanical Limits
Exempt
Export Only Vehicle
Fire Damage
Flood Damage
Former Rental
Gray Market
Gray Market
Hail Damage
Hazardous Substance Contaminated Vehicle
Junk
Junk Automobile - CARS.gov
Kit
Logging Vehicle
Manufacturer Buy Back
Memorandum Copy
Not Actual - Odometer tampering verified
Not Actual Mileage
Odometer Discrepancy
Odometer Replaced
Odometer may be Altered
Original Police
Original Taxi
Pending Junk Automobile - CARS.gov
Prior Non-Repairable/Repaired
Prior Owner Retained
Prior Police
Prior Taxi
Re-manufactured
Reading at Time of Renewal
Reconstructed
Recovered Theft
Rectify Previous Exceeds Mechanical Limits Brand
Refurbished
Replica
Salt Water Damage
Salvage - Damage or Not Specified
Salvage - Reasons Other Than Damage or Stolen
Salvage - Stolen
Salvage Retention
Street Rod
Test Vehicle
Totaled
Undisclosed Lien
VIN Replaced
Vandalism
Vehicle Contains Reissued VIN
Vehicle Non-conformity Corrected
Vehicle Non-conformity Uncorrected
Vehicle Safety Defect Corrected
Vehicle Safety Defect Uncorrected
Warranty Return

Vehicle Value

Vehicle values are provided to assist with valuing this vehicle under certain scenarios. They are automatically adjusted for the vehicle’s region, based on where the vehicle was last titled or seen. Additional factors like mileage may also impact values. History events as provided or not provided in this report could be reflected in the valuations. Not all history events are included in any adjustment or non-adjustment in values. Open/unrepaired recalls are not reflected in vehicle values. Read the report Glossary for important industry standard condition definitions.

Retail
Extra Clean Base
$12,575
Clean Base Value after -$-4025 Negative History Adjustment
$7050
Rough Base Value after -$-2425 Negative History Adjustment
$4250
Average Base Value after -$-3125 Negative History Adjustment
$5475
Trade-In
Clean Base Value after -$-2745 Negative History Adjustment
$4130
Rough Base Value after -$-1320 Negative History Adjustment
$1990
Average Base Value after -$-2065 Negative History Adjustment
$3110
Wholesale
Extra Clean Base
$8000
Clean Base Value after -$-2675 Negative History Adjustment
$4100
Rough Base Value after -$-1350 Negative History Adjustment
$2100
Average Base Value after -$-2000 Negative History Adjustment
$3075
Sample Size
23 vehicles
Average Grade
3.6
Average Odometer
101,891 miles
Retail Prices
Retail Prices Average
$11,550
Retail Prices Above Average
$13,450
Retail Prices Below Average
$9675
Wholesale Prices
Average
$6975
Above Average
$9725
Below Average
$4200
Adjusted Retail Prices
Average
$11,550
Above Average
$13,450
Below Average
$9675
Adjusted Wholesale Prices
Average
$7050
Above Average
$9825
Below Average
$4275
Historical Average Prices
Last Year
$6550
Last Month
$6500
Last Six Months
$6225
Last Two Months
$5550

Odometer Information

The odometer readings as reported to VINData History are shown in chronological order in the chart and table below (oldest to newest). Odometer discrepancies as reported by DMVs are shown in the title brand section.

DateTypeReported OdometerSource
Date2025-04-25T00:00:00ZTypeTitleReported Odometer141,951 Source
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Date2025-04-05T00:00:00ZTypeTitleReported Odometer96,354 Source
NMVTIS
Date2022-11-04T00:00:00ZTypeTitleReported Odometer96,354 Source
NMVTIS
Date2022-10-05T00:00:00ZTypeTitleReported Odometer95,943 Source
NMVTIS
Date2017-07-07T00:00:00ZTypeTitleReported Odometer38,319 Source
NMVTIS
Date2014-08-26T00:00:00ZTypeTitleReported Odometer8059 Source
NMVTIS
Date2013-12-04T00:00:00ZTypeTitleReported Odometer25 Source
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Recalls

Open/unrepaired NHTSA and manufacturer recalls are reported for this vehicle by NHTSA and independent sources. Some of the indicators can show that the impact of the recall is severe or is high risk, or the vehicle should not be driven or sold. We also show if the vehicle has a remedy (fix) issued, or whether there are parts available. The vehicle can be repaired by a local MERCEDES-BENZ dealer at no cost to dealers or consumers.
Open Recall: NHTSA Recall ID 19V010000
  • NHTSA ID:
    NHTSA Recall ID 19V010000
  • Profit Rank:
    High to Extreme Risk, Medium to High Profitability
  • Recall Date:
    Recall last updated on 05/03/2023 by manufacturer
  • Recall Name:
    Passenger Frontal Airbag Inflator May Explode
  • Type of Risk:
    Possibility of injury associated with this recall reported
  • Labor Min/Max:
    1.40 hours minimum, 1.40 hours maximum
  • Profitability:
    Medium Duration Repair, Software only or no lift required
  • Recall Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag module, free of charge.
  • Effective Date:
    Recall active as of 01/18/2020
  • Expiration Date:
    No expiration date reported
  • Manufacturer ID:
    Manufacturer Recall ID 2020080007
  • Labor Difficulty:
    No Car Lift
  • Risk Description:
    An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the passenger or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
  • Stop Sale Issued:
    As reported by recall issuer, vehicle stop sale order not issued
  • Don't Drive Issued:
    As reported by recall issuer, vehicle stop driving order not issued
  • Parts Availability:
    Parts for this recall are reported available
  • Recall Description:
    Passenger frontal airbag inflator
  • Remedy Availability:
    Remedy for this recall has been issued
  • Date Parts Available:
    Parts are reported available 2020-09-07
  • Recall Campaign Type:
    nhtsa
  • Risk Rank / Severity:
    Warning - extreme risk with possible crash and/or fire and high risk of injury reported associated with this recall
  • Dealership Reimbursement:
    148.4
Open Recall: NHTSA Recall ID 17V627000
  • NHTSA ID:
    NHTSA Recall ID 17V627000
  • Profit Rank:
    High to Extreme Risk, Medium to High Profitability
  • Recall Date:
    Recall last updated on 05/03/2023 by manufacturer
  • Recall Name:
    Steering Column Module Grounding
  • Type of Risk:
    Possibility of injury associated with this recall reported
  • Labor Min/Max:
    0.20 hours minimum, 0.30 hours maximum
  • Profitability:
    Short Duration Repair, Software only or no lift required
  • Recall Remedy:
    An authorized Mercedes-Benz Dealer will install a sufficient ground to the steering column, and a protective ring to the steering column module.
  • Effective Date:
    Recall active as of 01/18/2018
  • Expiration Date:
    No expiration date reported
  • Manufacturer ID:
    Manufacturer Recall ID 2017120024
  • Labor Difficulty:
    No Car Lift
  • Risk Description:
    An inadvertent driver airbag deployment may cause a risk of injury to the driver and might increase the risk of a potential crash.
  • Stop Sale Issued:
    Warning - as reported by recall issuer, vehicle should not be sold
  • Don't Drive Issued:
    As reported by recall issuer, vehicle stop driving order not issued
  • Parts Availability:
    Parts for this recall are reported available
  • Recall Description:
    Steering Column Module Grounding
  • Remedy Availability:
    Remedy for this recall has been issued
  • Date Parts Available:
    Parts are reported available 2019-03-07
  • Recall Campaign Type:
    nhtsa
  • Risk Rank / Severity:
    Warning - extreme risk with possible crash and/or fire and high risk of injury reported associated with this recall
  • Dealership Reimbursement:
    31.8

Warranty

Original Factory Warranty information is provided to help you determine if a vehicle is still under all or part of the original warranty.

  • Basic Warranty
    4 years or 50,000 miles

Other Information

This section discloses events related open liens, theft, towing and impound, inspections and other important events that have been reported to VINData Products. Certain events, like accidents reported to be severe and active theft events are flagged with a warning. We recommend an inspection by a qualified mechanic.

Good news – no liens, thefts, for sale, impound, towing, accident or inspection events have been reported for this vehicle. These events may affect the safety and value of a vehicle.
No Open Lien events reported for this vehicle
No Export events reported for this vehicle
No Theft events reported for this vehicle
No Towing or Impound events reported for this vehicle

Glossary

Information to help you better understand information provided to you in the VINData History report. Please see the report sections page, FAQ, terms of service and disclaimer for more information.

General Terms

  • Recalls:

    The vehicle`s manufacturer, or NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) has determined that the vehicle has a safety or other defect that can affect the vehicle`s safety or driveability. Recalls can be repaired at no cost at a manufacturer`s franchise dealership.

  • Title:

    Official state DMV document that indentifies the vehicle, any lienholder and owner. Rules governing issuance are specific to each state.

  • Title Brands:

    Letter or number on a DMV issued title that signifies a permanent designation by a state, indicating a specific condition. Some title brands like salvage mean the vehicle has been declared a total loss due to damage; others simply declare a vehicle has been titled as an antique or is being used for agricultural purposes.

  • Junk or Salvage event (from NMVTIS):

    Vehicle was seen at a junk yard, wrecker, dismantler or crusher, or seen at a salvage yard or salvage auction. These vehicles can range from inoperable to fully driveable with little or no actual damage.

  • Odometer Reading:

    Distance (in miles or kilometers) that the vehicle has traveled. Over time, the mileage reported should increase. Many vehicles are driven 10,000-15,000 miles a year; others more or less.

  • Warranty:

    Manufacturer`s guarantee or promise to repair or replace defects, usually within a certain time or mileage.

  • Event Date or Date Applied:

    Date the event was reported to have occurred.

Values - Manheim

  • Adjusted Prices (MMR):

    Information about the valuation pricing adjusted by various factors.

  • Wholesale Prices (MMR):

    Information about the valuation of the vehicle at the auction.

  • Retail Prices (MMR):

    Information about the expected value of the vehicle in the consumer market.

  • Above Average (MMR):

    One standard deviation above the average valuation.

  • Average (MMR):

    Average valuation of the vehicle.

  • Below Average (MMR):

    One standard deviation below the average valuation.

  • Historical Prices (MMR):

    Information about average odometer readings and price values for past periods.

  • Average odometer (MMR):

    Average odometer reading for the vehicles used in the valuation calculation.

  • Average Grade (MMR):

    Average vehicle condition grade of the valuation. Grades are between 1.0 (poor) to 5.0 (excellent).

  • Sample Size (MMR):

    Total number of transactions supporting the base MMR.

Values - Black Book

  • Wholesale Value (Black Book):

    The price a dealer would pay at a wholesale dealer-only auction, or the price that a dealer would independently sell a car to another dealer.

  • Retail Value (Black Book):

    The listing price a dealer would ask for a vehicle available for sale, determined by compiling dealer asking prices.

  • Vehicle Value:

    Monetary vehicle values as calculated by third party companies.

  • Trade-in Value (Black Book):

    The price a dealer would offer a consumer for their vehicle to apply toward the purchase of another car in the dealer’s inventory.

  • Private Party Value (Black Book):

    The price you could expect for a vehicle sales transaction between two consumers. Depending on demand and condition, this transaction value will below the retail value. Private Party transactions are typically less than dealer sales because they do not provide the buyer any financing options, warranty, nor any recourse, should there be any problems with the vehicle. All sales are usually considered final and as is.

  • Clean Condition (Black Book):

    Very little interior or exterior wear. The vehicle is 100% mechanically sound. Any paint repair is almost unnoticeable. The vehicle should be accompanied by a clean history report. All tires should fully match and have good to excellent tread. There should be fewer than average miles for the model year.

  • Average Condition (Black Book):

    The vehicle is solid with substantial serviceable life remaining, but normal interior and exterior wear is allowable. Any previous paint repair must only be apparent to the trained eye. There could be minor mechanical, or maintenance work required. Tires should be in average condition or better and there should be typical miles for the model year.

  • Rough Condition (Black Book):

    The interior and exterior will show more than normal and expected wear and tear. The vehicle could have excessive miles for the model year and may be approaching the end of its serviceable life. The vehicle could have had previous body damage with possible sub-par repairs. There could be cracked glass. The interior could be torn, stained and have adverse odors. There could be physical or mechanical repairs needed. Tires could be worn and/or mismatched. A negative vehicle history with title brand like salvage, frame damage or mileage discrepancy would push the condition to below Rough condition.

  • Extra Clean Condition (Black Book):

    Appears like new for the model year with very low miles and no visible signs of physical wear. The vehicle history report should have no reported issues or questionable notations. All parts are original and in place. The interior should smell fresh and there should be no tears or stains. It should be mechanically correct with all fluids clean and changed according to the prescribed maintenance schedule. Tires should be like new and completely matching, including the spare.

  • History Adjustments (Black Book):

    History-Adjusted Valuations (HAV), developed by Black Book, is a process that uses information reported to Black Book to determine the impact of a vehicle's history on its value in a precise and objective manner. Traditionally, when valuing a vehicle, professionals would rely on subjective assessments based on the vehicle's history report, which often led to mistakes in valuation. To address this issue, Black Book leverages advanced analytics and deep editorial expertise to provide insight into how a vehicle's historical events affect its value. History events as provided or not provided in this report could be reflected in the valuations. Not all history events are included in any adjustment or non-adjustment in values.

Data Sources

Your VINData History report checks for and reports information from the following high-quality data sources. Please see our report sections page, FAQ, terms of service and disclaimer for more information.