1996 Mercury Mystique GS/SPREE

VIN: 1MELM653XTK605481 Auction: IAAI

1996 Mercury Mystique GS/SPREE (VIN 1MELM653XTK605481). Photos, auction details and vehicle specs. Primary damage: Mechanical. Odometer: 120,988 mi (Actual).

Vehicle overview

This page shows the available auction record for 1996 Mercury Mystique GS/SPREE identified by VIN 1MELM653XTK605481. Auction source: IAAI • Sale date: Tue Mar 11, 8:30am (CDT). Title status reported in the record: CLEAR (Virginia). Reported damage: primary: Mechanical, secondary: All Over. Recorded odometer entry: 120,988 mi (Actual). Photo set: 17 images (as provided by the listing source).

This 1996 Mercury Mystique GS/SPREE was listed via IAAI on Tue Mar 11, 8:30am (CDT).

Title status: CLEAR (Virginia). Primary damage reported: Mechanical. Secondary damage: All Over.

Odometer reading: 120,988 mi (Actual).

Engine: 2.0L I4 FI DOHC 16V F4. Transmission: Automatic Transmission. Fuel: Gasoline. Drive: Front Wheel Drive.

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Makes / mercury / mystique / 1996

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Photos and condition notes

The photo gallery contains 17 listing images for VIN 1MELM653XTK605481. Use these photos to visually confirm body style, trim badges, wheels, interior options, and visible damage areas.

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Auction History

No auction history.

Vehicle Specs

Auction & Sale

Auction	IAAI
Auction date	Tue Mar 11, 8:30am (CDT)

Title & Condition

Title	CLEAR (Virginia)
Primary damage	Mechanical
Secondary damage	All Over
Key present	Present
Start code	Stationary

Powertrain

Drive line	Front Wheel Drive
Engine	2.0L I4 FI DOHC 16V F4
Cylinders	4 Cylinders
Transmission	Automatic Transmission
Fuel type	Gasoline

Identifiers

VIN	1MELM653XTK605481
Make	Mercury
Model	Mystique
Year	1996
Trim / Package	GS/SPREE

Key takeaways

VIN: 1MELM653XTK605481.
Title status in this record: CLEAR (Virginia).
Auction: IAAI • Date: Tue Mar 11, 8:30am (CDT).
Primary damage: Mechanical.
Secondary damage: All Over.
Odometer entry: 120,988 mi (Actual).
Powertrain: engine 2.0L I4 FI DOHC 16V F4, transmission Automatic Transmission.
Photos available: 17.
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Quick Facts

AuctionIAAI
Auction dateTue Mar 11, 8:30am (CDT)
TitleCLEAR (Virginia)
Primary damageMechanical
Secondary damageAll Over
Odometer120,988 mi (Actual)
TransmissionAutomatic Transmission
FuelGasoline
DriveFront Wheel Drive
Engine2.0L I4 FI DOHC 16V F4
Cylinders4 Cylinders

Vehicle Information

Auction Date	Tue Mar 11, 8:30am (CDT)
Auction Name	IAAI
Selling Branch	N/A
Stock Number	N/A
Vehicle	1996 Mercury Mystique GS/SPREE
VIN	1MELM653XTK605481
Title	CLEAR (Virginia)
Primary Damage	Mechanical
Secondary Damage	All Over
Odometer	120,988 mi (Actual)
Key Present	Present
Start Code	Stationary
Drive Line Type	Front Wheel Drive
Cylinders	4 Cylinders
Engine	2.0L I4 FI DOHC 16V F4
Transmission	Automatic Transmission
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Restraint System	Dual Front Air Bag/Active Belts