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Should my husband buy this Mercedes-Benz CLK with 200,000 miles?

Please could you tell me if you would touch this 2002 Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK open top car which my husband is considering? One owner, full Mercedes-Benz service history from new, immaculate condition but has done 200,000 miles. The independent dealer is offering 3 months' warranty.

Asked on 13 July 2010 by Isabella

Answered by David Ross
That seems a very high mileage to us. We'd avoid it and find one with reasonable miles. 80,000 miles would be average for that age of car.

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