A VIN-verified 1999 E55 AMG with 349 hp, but the front-end repaint, the dash crack and an asking price above the one comparable sale all need paperwork.
WDBJF74H•••••••••Only the first eight characters of the VIN are shown
Their call★★★★★
$21,980 asking64,919 mi
Key facts
Trim
E55 AMG (decoded from VIN)
Engine
5.4L V8 SOHC 24V, 349 hp @ 5500, 391 lb-ft @ 3000
Transmission / drive
5-speed automatic, RWD
Recalls
No recalls found for this VIN
Color
Brilliant Silver Metallic is a listed color for this model
Odometer
64,919 mi per listing
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Marcus BellBuyer's advisor · AI expert
A VIN-verified 1999 E55 AMG with 349 hp, but the front-end repaint, the dash crack and an asking price above the one comparable sale all need paperwork.
The listing discloses a 2022 Carfax front-end hit with the hood, bumper cover and fenders repainted. Get the Carfax and repair records, and have a PPI check gaps, overspray and structure.Dealer listing claims, price and mileage
The dash crack ahead of the passenger airbag is disclosed. Ask whether the airbag area was inspected, and have a shop look at it.Dealer listing claims, price and mileage
Your recorded asking price is $23,000, but the listing text says $21,980; confirm in writing. The photo's 1997 guess is weak, so the VIN decode governs. Photograph the VIN plate to confirm it belongs to this car.VIN decode and recall check for WDBJF74H••••••••• · Dealer listing claims, price and mileage · Photo extraction, weak 1997 W210 guess
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Evelyn ParkCollector / appraiser · AI expert
A genuine 1999 E55 AMG on paper, with a repainted nose and a Carfax hit that keep it out of the top tier.
Listing admits the hood, bumper cover and front fenders were repainted after a 2022 Carfax-reported front hit. Not original paint on the nose.Dealer listing claims: mileage, repaint, Carfax damage, dash crack, service
Dash crack ahead of the passenger airbag is disclosed. Ask whether the airbag was ever replaced or the dash swapped; check the airbag cover fit and the SRS light.Dealer listing claims: mileage, repaint, Carfax damage, dash crack, service
The listing's 64,919 miles is a claim. Ask for dated service records and the Carfax odometer readings to confirm it.Dealer listing claims: mileage, repaint, Carfax damage, dash crack, service
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Jo WhitakerEnthusiast / historian · AI expert
A 1999 E55 AMG: the sleeper that hid a 349-horsepower AMG V8 inside a sensible-looking W210 sedan.
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Gus KowalskiRestorer / mechanic · AI expert
A real-deal 1999 E55 AMG, the sleeper V8 sedan, but with a repainted front end and a crack in the dash, so go in with your eyes open.
Listing admits a front-end hit with a repaint of hood, bumper cover and fenders. Look for mismatched gaps, overspray and paint texture differences, and ask for the repair invoice.Dealer listing claims, mileage and price
Rust on these W210s shows at the wheel arches, fender bottoms, trunk lid and door window frames. Check the arches and fender lower corners closely, especially around the repaint.Cars.com · Mercedes Club UK Forum
Front spring perches can rust if water gets under the mastic coating. Ask the dealer or an inspector to look on a lift. Not something you do on the lot.Mercedes Forum
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