SOLD 1993 500E, Silver/Black, flood damage, IAAI salvage auction (Pasadena, TX)

[Zaz50]

It's a flood damage car but it looks pretty decent. Anybody have any more info on it? Here is the link.

VIN = WDBEA36E3PB922119

https://www.iaai.com/Vehicle?itemID=26215381&RowNumber=0&loadRecent=True

http://www.salvagebid.com/775810282-1993-mercedes-benz-500/

Loss: Water
Primary Damage: Flood
Actual Cash Value: $18,143 USD
Odometer: Odometer Not Required/Exempt
Start Code: Did Not Test Start
Auction ends: Saturday, October 7, 2017 06:00 AM PST

Vehicle Location:

CAT YARD 6
1107 BROADWAY
PASADENA, TX, 77506
281-847-4700

 

[gsxr]

Bidding already over $7k? Sounds like someone is hoping to re-sell it!

 

[Zaz50]

Sold for $8750 today

 

[nocfn]

until they check the wiring and try to buy replacements. That carpet is going to smell like sour mash by now, and there will most likely be deadly black mold. Keep track of the VIN for sure!

 

[hobbsm3]

I remember seeing this car at Mercedes greenway about 6 months ago parked next to mine. It looked nice. Too bad about it getting flooded.

 

[nocfn]

Agree, if you have a chance to visit sewell at I10/6, never go back to Greenway.

 

[gsxr]

Sold for $8750 today

$8750, plus fees probably near $10k, plus transport if the buyer isn't local. That is pretty high for a parts car, especially if many interior parts and/or electronics are not salvageable. I have a funny feeling this one could pop up for sale in the future.

Update - as of December 2025, this car was never titled / registered again, nor listed for sale. Possibly parted out / scrapped.