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Good News -- Vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee! No severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were ever reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 230 (WDBKK47F7XF105760). If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.

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The story of this 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 230 (WDBKK47F7XF105760) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This roadster has had 2 owners and was owned in Arizona. It was originally registered as a lease vehicle. The leasing company actually owned this vehicle and collected payments from the individual leasing it until the vehicle was sold or the lease expired.
It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 11,855 miles per year, which is lower than than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 05/07/2004, was 59,801 miles.
It was not reported to a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer.
Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.


Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK

Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK

Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Mfr. Buyback Reported to DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK

Number of Owners 2 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Originally Registered as a Lease Vehicle
5. RECALL CHECK
MERCEDES BENZ Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 17 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 230

Body Style: ROADSTER
Engine: 2.3L L4 PFI DOHC 16V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual air bags front, head, and sides/active (manual) belts with automatic passenger sensor

Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel


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Total Loss Check:


GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 230 (WDBKK47F7XF105760). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!


Salvage Title Loss Due To Fire Title
Junk Title Flood Damage Title
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Hail Damage Title
Dismantled Title Canadian Total Loss


Other Accident Indicators:


This 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 230 (WDBKK47F7XF105760) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.

No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported


CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 21.Jun.2004 10:38:13. New data will result in a change to this report.
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Truth-In-Mileage Check:


GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 230 (WDBKK47F7XF105760). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.


Odometer Rollback Check:


CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 230 (WDBKK47F7XF105760). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.

Mileage Consistency Check:


CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 230 (WDBKK47F7XF105760).

Date: Mileage:
03/29/1999 11
04/25/1999 12
09/11/1999 7,838
02/05/2000 12,339
02/02/2001 24,745
07/09/2001 30,925
01/14/2002 37,003
01/10/2003 49,505
04/22/2003 51,599
06/18/2003 52,655
03/09/2004 58,000
04/28/2004 59,000
05/07/2004 59,801



Average miles driven per year 11,855 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.

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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 230 (WDBKK47F7XF105760). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

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Ownership History:


CARFAX estimates that this 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 230 (WDBKK47F7XF105760) had 2 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner 04/25/1999 Arizona
2nd owner 04/29/2003 Arizona

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Types of Owners:


This 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 230 (WDBKK47F7XF105760) was originally registered as a Lease Vehicle.

No Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported

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MERCEDES BENZ does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.
Go to the CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT for recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 230. You can also contact an authorized dealership or MERCEDES BENZ at 1-800-222-0100 to find out if this 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 230 (WDBKK47F7XF105760) still has recalls that require repair.

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CARFAX estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage for this 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 230 (WDBKK47F7XF105760) using the date this report was generated (21.Jun.2004 10:38:13) and the last odometer reading reported to CARFAX. If you have a current odometer reading, you may recalculate the remaining warranty coverage.

Estimated start date of warranty: 04/23/1999
Last reading reported on 05/07/2004: 59,801 miles
Today's Date: June 21, 2004

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:
Basic 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Drivetrain 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Transferable Transferable at not cost. Same
Roadside Assistance 48 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 35 months or 20,199 miles
Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. Basic warranty includes tires, batteries, and adjustments.




CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the MERCEDES BENZ web site.


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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 17 record(s) for this 1999 MERCEDES BENZ SLK 230 (WDBKK47F7XF105760).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:


03/29/1999 11 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Maintenance inspection completed
A/C and heating temperature control checked
Heater control valve replaced


04/23/1999 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Paradise Valley, AZ
Registered as
lease vehicle


04/25/1999 12 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Paradise Valley, AZ
Title #MC0521B113128
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported


04/25/1999 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Scottsdale, AZ
Title #MC0521B113128
Title or registration issued
Registered as lease vehicle


09/11/1999 7,838 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced


02/05/2000 12,339 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Recommended maintenance service performed
Maintenance inspection completed


02/02/2001 24,745 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Recommended maintenance service performed
Maintenance inspection completed


03/27/2001 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Paradise Valley, AZ
Title #MC0521B113128
Registration issued
Registered as lease vehicle


07/09/2001 30,925 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced


01/14/2002 37,003 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced


01/10/2003 49,505 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Recommended maintenance service performed
Maintenance inspection completed
Engine mount replaced


04/22/2003 51,599 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Pacific Southwest Region
Listed as
a repossession


04/29/2003 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Scottsdale, AZ
Title #374M003119015
Registration issued
New owner reported


06/18/2003 52,655 Arizona
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Gilbert, AZ
Title #462M003169014
Registration issued


03/09/2004 58,000 Arizona
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection


04/28/2004 59,000 Arizona
Inspection Station
Passed emissions inspection


05/07/2004 59,801 Dealer Inventory
Phoenix, AZ
Vehicle offered for sale

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Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:

First Owner
When the first owner(s) obtains a title from a Department of Motor Vehicles as proof of ownership.

Lease
When someone leases a car from a dealer, the dealer actually sells the vehicle to a leasing company. The leasing company then collects payments for the vehicle from the new owner for 24, 36, 48 or more months. A leasing company can be an independent car dealer or a car manufacturer.

New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.


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If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles and were not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.

Severe Damage: Odometer Problems: Lemon History:
Salvage/Junk

Rebuilt/Reconstructed

Dismantled

Fire/Flood/Hail

Canadian Total Loss
Exceeds Mechanical Limits

Not Actual Mileage
Manufacturer Buyback


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