SL-Class (R230) 2003 -- 2012: Discussion on the SL500, SL550, SL600

SL/R230: Anyone in here have a car fax subscription?

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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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Anyone in here have a car fax subscription?

If it wouldn't be too much of a problem, could you run this for me?

Vin# WDBSK74F73F055071
2003 SL55 AMG
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG
WDBSK74F73F055071
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5.5L V8 SFI 24V / REAR WHEEL DRIVE
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Year purchased 2003 2003
Type of owner Private lease Commercial
Estimated length of ownership 3 months 3 yrs. 4 mo.
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Purchased: 2003
Type: Private lease
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 7/11/03 - 10/14/03
(3 months)



Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
07/11/2003 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL Registered as
private lease vehicle
07/11/2003 16 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title #0088401555 Odometer reading reported for title
or registration
07/18/2003 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Title #0088401555 Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
First owner reported
Registered as
personal vehicle
10/14/2003 1,924 Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale
10/24/2003 Dealer Inventory
Miami, FL Vehicle offered for sale





Purchased: 2003
Type: Commercial
Where: Florida
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 11/24/03 - 4/10/07
(3 yrs. 4 mo.)



Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
11/24/2003 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
King of Prussia, PA
Title #0088401555 Title issued or updated
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Registered as commercial vehicle
Registered as lease vehicle
11/02/2004 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Miami Beach, FL
Title #0088401555 Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
Registered as commercial vehicle
Registered as lease vehicle
Registration updated when owner moved
the vehicle to a new location
09/23/2005 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Miami Beach, FL
Title #0088401555 Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
Registered as commercial vehicle
Registered as lease vehicle
08/28/2006 Florida
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Miami Beach, FL
Title #0088401555 Registration issued or renewed
Loan or lien reported
Registered as commercial vehicle
Registered as lease vehicle
04/10/2007 34,085 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Florida
Listed as
a fleet vehicle
06/13/2007 Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc. No recalls open for repair

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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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Sorry about the format, couldnt get Vista to print PDF properly
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by oofreakoo
Sorry about the format, couldnt get Vista to print PDF properly


Thank you! I actually got to check the car out on my layover in Chicago. Pictures looked nice on it, but it was a one owner FL car. The interior was light colored but filthy. It looks like the FL car maybe a woman drove it who ***** a lot of lotion on her legs which caused the seat to look ugly and a bit dirty. The passenger side seat also looked like it was a bit worn too. So I decided against it. How long is your car fax subscription good for? I may have a few others to run if you don't mind. I know I am being a moocher.. LOL!
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 03:44 PM
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that's okay, I think I found one. Thanks for your help!! Really appreciated it!
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