Found a car on mobile.de? Verify the VIN before you contact the seller
Free VIN decoder + €7.90 full report cross-referencing KBA mileage records, NHTSA recalls and EU import traces. The buyer-protection step that complements mobile.de listings.
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Unlimited VIN decoding
25
European markets covered
€7.90
Full verification report
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Found a car on mobile.de? Before contacting the seller, paste the VIN into Automano: free decoder + €7.90 report cross-referencing KBA mileage records, NHTSA recalls and EU import traces — protecting buyers from odometer fraud and hidden accident history.
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Free unlimited VIN decoder, no signup required
Full report €7.90 (KBA + NHTSA + EU import traces)
Check before you contact the mobile.de seller
Coverage across 25 European markets
Common questions
What is mobile.de?
mobile.de is Germany's largest used-car marketplace, operated by Scout24. It lists over 1.4 million vehicles from dealers and private sellers across Germany and is widely used by buyers from France, the UK, Poland, Italy and Spain who import cars from Germany.
Is mobile.de safe to buy from?
mobile.de itself is a legitimate and trusted platform. The risk is not the platform — it is unverified listings. Sellers declare their own mileage and history. Automano cross-references those claims against KBA, NHTSA and EU import databases so you know before you buy.
How do I verify a mobile.de listing isn't a scam?
Copy the 17-character VIN from the listing and paste it into Automano's free VIN decoder. The free decode flags mileage anomalies, open recalls and spec mismatches instantly. For a full history report including accident records and EU import traces, the Essentiel report costs €7.90.
Can I check a mobile.de seller's VIN for free?
Yes. Automano's VIN decoder is free and unlimited — no signup or email required. You get make, model, engine, factory options, open recalls and mileage consistency flags. The full €7.90 report adds detailed accident history, EU import traces and a shareable PDF.
Last updated: 2026-05-26
What is mobile.de and why does the listing need a VIN check?
mobile.de is Germany's largest used-car marketplace, with over 1.4 million listings from dealers and private sellers. It is widely used by buyers across Europe — including France, the UK, Poland, Italy and Spain — who import vehicles from Germany.
mobile.de shows what is available. It does not verify mileage, accident history or import status. Automano fills that gap: paste the VIN before you call the seller and know exactly what you are buying.
Verification cost comparison
mobile.de:
Listing only (no history)
autoDNA:
Free basic / paid full
Automano:
Free decoder + €7.90 full report
Automano vs mobile.de vs Local registry vs autoDNA
| Feature | Automano | mobile.de | Local registry | autoDNA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VIN decode | ✓ Free, unlimited | ✗ Not available | Partial (national only) | ✓ Free |
Vehicle history | ✓ KBA + NHTSA + EU import | ✗ Seller-declared only | ✓ National only | ✓ European wide |
Mileage verification | ✓ KBA records cross-checked | ✗ Not verified | Partial | ✓ Available |
Recall check | ✓ NHTSA + manufacturer | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available | Partial |
Free tier | ✓ Full VIN decode, unlimited | ✓ Listings (no history) | ✓ Yes (varies by country) | ✓ Basic decode |
Full report cost | €7.90 | N/A | Free or low fee | €9.99+ |
How to verify a mobile.de listing for free
Before you contact the seller or visit the car, run a free VIN check on Automano. Four things you get immediately, without signing up.
Step 1 — Find the VIN in the mobile.de listing
The VIN (Fahrgestellnummer / FIN) is usually shown in the listing details or in the seller's photos of the dashboard. It is 17 characters long.
Step 2 — Paste the VIN into Automano's free decoder
No signup, no email required. The free decode returns make, model, engine, factory options and any open manufacturer recalls instantly.
Step 3 — Check for mileage inconsistencies
The free decode flags mileage anomalies visible from the KBA inspection records. If the seller's declared mileage doesn't match official records, you'll see it before contacting them.
Step 4 — Get the full €7.90 report for complete history
The full report adds EU import traces, detailed accident history, total loss flags and a PDF you can share with a mechanic or use as negotiation leverage.
Why Automano before any mobile.de purchase
Four reasons buyers across Europe trust Automano for cross-border car verification.
Official data, not seller claims
KBA records, NHTSA databases and EU import traces — not what the seller typed into the listing.
Works for imports from any EU country
mobile.de has listings from Germany, Poland, Czech Republic and beyond. Automano covers 25 European markets in one report.
No signup, instant results
Paste the VIN and see results in seconds. No email, no account, no wait for a PDF to arrive.
Cheaper than a hidden problem
A €7.90 report is a fraction of what a missed odometer rollback or hidden write-off costs after the deal is signed.
Frequently asked questions about mobile.de and VIN verification
What is mobile.de?
mobile.de is Germany's largest used-car marketplace, operated by Scout24. It lists over 1.4 million vehicles from dealers and private sellers across Germany and is widely used by buyers from France, the UK, Poland, Italy and Spain who import cars from Germany.
Is mobile.de safe to buy from?
mobile.de itself is a legitimate and trusted platform. The risk is not the platform — it is unverified listings. Sellers declare their own mileage and history. Automano cross-references those claims against KBA, NHTSA and EU import databases so you know before you buy.
How do I verify a mobile.de listing isn't a scam?
Copy the 17-character VIN from the listing and paste it into Automano's free VIN decoder. The free decode flags mileage anomalies, open recalls and spec mismatches instantly. For a full history report including accident records and EU import traces, the Essentiel report costs €7.90.
Can I check a mobile.de seller's VIN for free?
Yes. Automano's VIN decoder is free and unlimited — no signup or email required. You get make, model, engine, factory options, open recalls and mileage consistency flags. The full €7.90 report adds detailed accident history, EU import traces and a shareable PDF.
Does Automano work for cars listed on mobile.de from outside Germany?
Yes. Automano covers 25 European markets. It cross-references KBA (Germany), NHTSA (international), HistoVec (France), CEPiK (Poland) and other national sources. If the car has crossed borders, Automano's EU import trace will show it.
What is the cheapest way to verify a mobile.de listing?
Start with Automano's free unlimited VIN decode — it takes 30 seconds and requires no signup. If the free check shows clean results and you want to proceed, the full Essentiel report is €7.90. That is less than a tank of petrol and far less than discovering a hidden write-off after purchase.
What is KBA and why does it matter for mobile.de listings?
KBA (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt) is Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority. It holds official registration and mileage records for every vehicle registered in Germany. Because mobile.de is a German platform, KBA data is the primary source for verifying mileage claims on listings. Automano cross-references KBA records in its reports.
How do I detect odometer fraud in a mobile.de listing?
Odometer rollback is one of the most common fraud types on second-hand markets. Automano's report cross-references the mileage declared in the mobile.de listing against KBA inspection records and EU import data. Any inconsistency — a mileage drop between inspections, or a mileage spike after an import event — is flagged in the report.
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Protect your purchase before contacting the mobile.de seller
Paste the VIN. Get a free decode and a full €7.90 report with KBA, NHTSA and EU import data. No signup required.
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