VIN REPORT

WDBJF82J5YX0376522000 MERCEDES-BENZ E-ClassE320W 4-Matic

0of 100
Low Risk
Buyer Risk Score
Recalls
Clear
No open recalls
Safety Grade
B-
80/100 composite
Complaints
None
Clean record
Vehicle Age
26 yrs
Made in AUSTRIA
BUYPurchase Verdict

2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.

Verdict & Risk Assessment
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Executive Summary

2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class

2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. No open recalls, complaints, or auction appearances were found — a clean result.

Critical Alerts

Title Brand Check

Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull

No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.

Vehicle

Vehicle Specifications

Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database

Make
MERCEDES-BENZ
Model
E-Class
Year
2000
Trim / Series
E320W 4-Matic
Body Style
Sedan/Saloon
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Engine
6-cyl 3.2L 221 hp
Doors
4
Manufacturer
MERCEDES-BENZ CARS
Assembly
GRAZ, AUSTRIA
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)

Assembly Plant Quality

Plant: GRAZ, AUSTRIA

CQuality55/100
Standard📍 GRAZ, AUSTRIA

No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.

Safety

Safety Intelligence

Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data

B-
Score: 80/100
Crash Test Rating20/40
Recall Safety30/30
Complaint History30/30
0/100Clear

✓ No high-risk recall components found

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Basic
0 of 20 safety features detected
Missing: Automatic Emergency Braking, Pedestrian AEB, Forward Collision Warning, Electronic Stability Control
Recalls

NHTSA Safety Recalls

CLEAR
0found
No Recall Campaigns Found
NHTSA has no active or historical recalls for this 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ.
Complaints
Details & Analysis
Financial

5-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation

$35,364
~$589/mo over 5 yrs
$0.1/mi
cost per mile
Fuel
$10,000
Insurance (est.)
$9,750
Maintenance
$9,000
Repair Risk Buffer
$1,500
Depreciation
$5,114

Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $35,364 (~$589/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.

Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Tailored for the 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list

MEDIUM
Get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic
For any used vehicle with a risk score above Low, a $100–$150 independent inspection is always worth it.
MEDIUM
Run a VIN check on NHTSA.gov to confirm all recalls are closed
Free at nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/recalls — enter the VIN and confirm all campaigns show as completed.
MEDIUM
Verify title is clean and check for salvage/rebuilt brands at your state DMV
Title washing across state lines is common — confirm with your state DMV before finalizing purchase.

Recall Probability Forecast

Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals

5%
18-month
10%
2-year
Low Probability
Cumulative 2-year risk: 10%

5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.

Maintenance Schedule

OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle

Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.

Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.

History & Auctions

Auction History

Public sale records from Copart, IAAI, and auction aggregators

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Insurance Cost Estimate

Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings

Full Coverage
$2,330–$2,970/yr
~$194–$248/mo
Liability Only
$650–$820/yr
~$54–$68/mo
Category: Luxury SUV/SedanModerate surcharge risk
High theft risk model: +18% to comprehensive premium 26-year-old vehicle: −28% (lower ACV reduces comprehensive/collision cost)

Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.

Market & Background Signals

Theft risk, fleet history, dealer patterns, and emissions compliance

High
3.0× national average · 32/1,000 vehicles
Recovery rate:45%of stolen MERCEDES-BENZ E-Classs are recovered

MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class has an elevated theft rate (3.0× average). Factor in higher comprehensive insurance costs.

State-Specific Legal Protections

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Complete Data Table

All decoded fields in a single flattened view

Vehicle Identity

VINWDBJF82J5YX037652
Model Year2000
MakeMERCEDES-BENZ
ModelE-Class
TrimE320W 4-Matic
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR

Body & Configuration

Body StyleSedan/Saloon
Doors4
Seat Rows5
Fuel TypeGasoline

Engine

Engine Cylinders6
Displacement (L)3.2
Horsepower221

Manufacturer

ManufacturerMERCEDES-BENZ CARS
Assembly CityGRAZ
Assembly CountryAUSTRIA

VIN Structure

WMI (Chars 1–3)WDB
Check Digit (Char 9)5
Model Year Code (Char 10)Y
Plant Code (Char 11)X
Sequence (Chars 12–17)037652

Safety Data

NHTSA Recall Count0
NHTSA Complaint Count0

VIN Structure Decode

ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number

W
1
D
2
B
3
J
4
F
5
8
6
2
7
J
8
5
9
Y
10
X
11
0
12
3
13
7
14
6
15
5
16
2
17
WMI (1–3)
VDS (4–8)
Check Digit (9)
Model Year (10)
Serial (11–17)
W
World Manufacturer
Country & region of manufacture
Position 1
D
Manufacturer
Specific manufacturer identifier
Position 2
B
Vehicle Type
Division or vehicle type
Position 3
JF82J
Vehicle Descriptor Section (VDS)
Body style, engine type, restraint system
Position 4–8
5
Check Digit
Mathematical validation character
Position 9
Y
Model Year
Year of manufacture
Position 10
X
Assembly Plant
Where the vehicle was assembled
Position 11
037652
Production Sequence
Unique serial number for this vehicle
Position 12–17
Country of Manufacture
Germany
From VIN position 1 (W)
Model Year Character
"Y" → 2000
Could also be 2030
Check Digit (Pos 9)
✓ Valid
ISO 3779 weighted-sum algorithm
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Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 8/4/2026, 4:16:00 PM.