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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 02:43 AM
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What Sound System Does This C63 Have?

Here is the windows sticker:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q3oiyquuj0qx9dd/MSRP.pdf?dl=0

Can anyone pull more detailed data based on this VIN: WDDGF7HB5DA778960

Also does this come with keyless go or keyless start?

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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 07:21 AM
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Here's the MB data card; says Premium Surround System (Code 810) which is typically the Harmon Kardon system in the w204. I believe the Burmester 3D surround sound system arrived in the W205, not sure.
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 07:29 AM
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Here's the MB data card; says Premium Surround System (Code 810) which is typically the Harmon Kardon system in the w204. I believe the Burmester 3D surround sound system arrived in the W205, not sure.
Correct.
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by masterggm
Also does this come with keyless go or keyless start?
No it doesn't. The option code is not listed for the VIN when I decoded it, but yes it has the premium Harmon Kardon sound system.

It also has: rear-view camera, ACTIVE BLIND SPOT ASSIST, ACTIVE LANE KEEPING ASSIST, REAR ROLLER BLIND, FRONT HEATED SEATS, COMAND.
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 11:23 AM
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Thank you all. They want $36K for it with free shipping and carbon fiber parts added. Thinking about pulling the trigger.

http://specialtyexotics.com/home/gallery/13-mercedes-c63-silver-p31/
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 11:27 AM
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Thank you all. They want $36K for it with free shipping and carbon fiber parts added. Thinking about pulling the trigger.

http://specialtyexotics.com/home/gal...63-silver-p31/
She is a true beauty! Especially in that color. I'm not sure how good the price is, but I'm drooling over it. I searched for my car for 1 year and still couldn't find a low-mileage one in this silver so had to pull the trigger on one in Magnetite Black Metallic.

Best of luck either way!
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 12:49 PM
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The fact that the car has headlight washers but standard halogen headlights is odd to me.
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 12:52 PM
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The fact that the car has headlight washers but standard halogen headlights is odd to me.
After decoding the VIN, it's clear that the car did not come from the factory with Xenon headlights, which is the oddest thing to me in Mercedes Benz. Xenon headlights must be standard on an AMG car worth sooo much money. I mean come on Mercedes! You can't nickel and dime everything!
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Originally Posted by xsever
After decoding the VIN, it's clear that the car did not come from the factory with Xenon headlights, which is the oddest thing to me in Mercedes Benz. Xenon headlights must be standard on an AMG car worth sooo much money. I mean come on Mercedes! You can't nickel and dime everything!
Dammit! I didn't even notice this. This car is looking less and less attractive to me.
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 12:57 PM
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So it shouldn't have headlight washers then unless the bumper was replaced.
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 01:12 PM
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So it shouldn't have headlight washers then unless the bumper was replaced.
Don't quote me on this, but I remember reading somewhere online that AMGs or other models did have the washer cutouts yet they came with halogens. I know it doesn't make sense but I remember reading that somewhere.
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 01:30 PM
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I know that the C350 sport has 4 different front bumpers: w/o Parktronic w/o washers; w/ Parktronic w/o washers; w/o Parktronic w/ washers; w/ Parktronic w/ washers

I believe it's the same for the AMG model and things may have changed for the facelift to save money making only 2 bumpers instead.

Eitherway I hate them. It's such a pointless regulatory requirement. Over in Europe any car that came with Xenon headlights was required to be fitted with either wipers or washers. So that option was brought over to the US as a luxury feature. The logic was that dirt accumulated on the headlight lenses would "dazzle" oncoming drivers more than halogen lights. Except now cars with LED or Laser headlights are available in Europe, which are arguably much brighter, yet none of them have washer systems. It's a European thing because other brands from other markets only installed washers on cars headed to Europe and didn't offer it anywhere else.

I've been mulling over the idea of getting a bumper without washer and without side marker holes and disabling the secondary pump.
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Shimee

Eitherway I hate them. It's such a pointless regulatory requirement. Over in Europe any car that came with Xenon headlights was required to be fitted with either wipers or washers.
My EU-spec CLK 320 has that option since it has Xenon and honestly, it's the most useless option on the car. I never use the washers because they really make a mess of the entire front of the car where the water and soap spray over the hood too and drip into the bumper.... just a mess!
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Every 10 times you use your windshield wiper spray, the headlight spray activates. As far as I remember.

Price is reasonable. Maybe -1 or 2k imo.

If you are not liking it now, then don't impulse buy and hate it the rest of your ownership. Especially since sounds like you might be buying sight unseen.
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Adi-Benz
Every 10 times you use your windshield wiper spray, the headlight spray activates. As far as I remember.

Price is reasonable. Maybe -1 or 2k imo.

If you are not liking it now, then don't impulse buy and hate it the rest of your ownership. Especially since sounds like you might be buying sight unseen.
Wise words - I think I am going to drop this one.

Looking at this one now:
https://automotive-imports.com/vehic...GJ7HB7DG057339

Can anyone pull the data sheets for this? Please and thank you. WDDGJ7HB7DG057339

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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Adi-Benz
Every 10 times you use your windshield wiper spray, the headlight spray activates. As far as I remember.

Price is reasonable. Maybe -1 or 2k imo.

If you are not liking it now, then don't impulse buy and hate it the rest of your ownership. Especially since sounds like you might be buying sight unseen.
Correct. This was mentioned in Fifth Gear.
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by masterggm
Wise words - I think I am going to drop this one.

Looking at this one now:
https://automotive-imports.com/vehic...GJ7HB7DG057339

Can anyone pull the data sheets for this? Please and thank you. WDDGJ7HB7DG057339
040U - BLACK
07A - OIL OFFSET AMOUNT +700 ML OIL
108 - CONTROL CODE MARKETING
1U2 - SNOW GRID
212B - OP. INSTRUCT. AND MAINT. BOOKLET-ENGL. FOR USA/CAN
213 - SPEED-SENSITIVE POWER STEERING/VARIO STEERING
218 - REAR-VIEW CAMERA
220A - LEATHER
221A - LEATHER - BLACK/ANTHRACITE
22P - TRACK PACKAGE
232 - GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH 284 - 390 MHZ FREQUENCY
234 - BLIND SPOT ASSISTANT
240 - LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
242 - FRONT SEAT RH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
245 - TRIP COMPUTER / COMPASS
249 - INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MIRROR AUTOMATIC DIMMING
251 - INCREASED SPEED LIMIT FOR NAFTA
264 - LICENSE PLATE ATTACHMENT AMERICA
275 - MEMORY PACKAGE (DRIVER SEAT, STRG. COL., MIRROR)
284B - AIRBAG LABEL - ENGLISH FOR USA
287 - THROUGH-LOADING FEATURE
291 - PELVIS AIRBAG (PELVISBAG)
294 - KNEE AIRBAG
301 - ASHTRAY PACKAGE
309 - CUP HOLDER
312B - HEAD UNIT LANGUAGE - AMERICAN ENGLISH
342B - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/HU LANGUAGE - AMERICAN
345 - RAIN SENSOR
348 - EMERGENCY CALL/SUPPORT SYSTEM
413 - PANORAMIC SLIDING SUNROOF/GLASS SUNROOF
427 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 7-SPEED
440 - TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL)
461 - INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
475 - TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (TPM) HIGH LINE/MID LINE
476 - AUTOMATIC LANE RECOGNITION
494 - U.S. VERSION
512 - COMAND APS WITH DVD CHANGER
518 - UNIVERSAL COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE (UCI)
536 - "SIRIUS" SATELLITE RADIO COMPLETE SYSTEM
551 - ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM
580 - AIR CONDITIONER
584 - ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATOR
600 - HEADLAMPS - CLEANING EQUIPMENT
608 - AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM SWITCH (IHC)
615 - BI-XENON HEADLICHT W.ACTVIE CURVELIGHT RIGHT-DRIVE
634 - DELETION - FIRST AID KIT
636 - DELETION - WARNING TRIANGLE
668 - PRODUCT PROT.F.TRANSPORT VEH. W/ TIE-DOWN HOOKS
690 - EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE (MINI SPARE)
705L - UNITED STATES (USA)
739 - TRIM PIECES - ALUMINUM
73V - SPEED- + LOADINDEX 94Y XL+95Y XL
763 - RADIO REMOTE CONTROL W/ PANIC SWITCH (315 MHZ)
772 - AMG STYLING PACKAGE-FRONT SPOILER, SIDE SKIRT
795 - AMG DOUBLE-SPOKE WHEELS 18" WITH MIXED TIRES
7XXL - NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
803 - YOM 12/1
810 - SOUND SYSTEM
873 - SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS
887 - SEPARATE TRUNK LID LOCKING
889 - KEYLESS - GO
909 - ALTERNATOR MANAGEMENT
916 - FUEL TANK WITH INCREASED CONTENT
919 - AIRCON COOLING POWER PACKAGE
923 - OUTPUT INCREASE OF ENGINES
986 - DEVIATING VIN WITH MODEL YEAR
989 - IDENTIFICATION LABEL UNDER WINDSHIELD
A50 - ENGINE BRACKET VARIANT
A88 - VS-I VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY WITH VGS 3
A89 - REDUCED-FRICTION
B12 - WHEEL REPLACEMENT TOOL
F204 - MODEL SERIES 204
FC - COUPE
G930 - TRANSMISSION CODE VERSION 30
GV - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REINFORCED
HA - REAR AXLE
J81 - JUNE RELEASE
K15 - STEUERCODE FUER SERVICEINTERVALL 15000 KM
L - LEFT-HAND STEERING
M156 - V8 GASOLINE ENGINE M156 - AMG
M63 - 6.3 LITER DISPLACEMENT
NO2 - CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
P30 - AMG PERFORMANCE PACKAGE
P64 - FRONT MEMORY PACKAGE
R01 - SUMMER TIRES
U10 - FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WITH WEIGHT SENSING
U26 - FLOOR MATS - AMG
U47 - REAR SPOILER
U70 - BRAKE CALIPERS PAINTED RED
U71 - DVD PLAYER WITH REGIONAL CODE 1, USA
VL - FRONT AXLE HALF, LEFT
VR - FRONT AXLE HALF, RIGHT
X00 - LEATHER, DESIGNO, UNI-COLOR
X11 - LEATHER, DESIGNO-BLACK, UNI-COLOR
Y90 - DESIGNO BLACK FABRIC ROOF INTER. TRIM/WINDOW FRAME
040U - BLACK
221A - LEATHER - BLACK/ANTHRACITE
M156 - V8 GASOLINE ENGINE M156 - AMG
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Old Nov 21, 2018 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by xsever
040U - BLACK
07A - OIL OFFSET AMOUNT +700 ML OIL
108 - CONTROL CODE MARKETING
1U2 - SNOW GRID
212B - OP. INSTRUCT. AND MAINT. BOOKLET-ENGL. FOR USA/CAN
213 - SPEED-SENSITIVE POWER STEERING/VARIO STEERING
218 - REAR-VIEW CAMERA
220A - LEATHER
221A - LEATHER - BLACK/ANTHRACITE
22P - TRACK PACKAGE
232 - GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH 284 - 390 MHZ FREQUENCY
234 - BLIND SPOT ASSISTANT
240 - LED DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS
242 - FRONT SEAT RH ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE WITH MEMORY
245 - TRIP COMPUTER / COMPASS
249 - INSIDE AND OUTSIDE MIRROR AUTOMATIC DIMMING
251 - INCREASED SPEED LIMIT FOR NAFTA
264 - LICENSE PLATE ATTACHMENT AMERICA
275 - MEMORY PACKAGE (DRIVER SEAT, STRG. COL., MIRROR)
284B - AIRBAG LABEL - ENGLISH FOR USA
287 - THROUGH-LOADING FEATURE
291 - PELVIS AIRBAG (PELVISBAG)
294 - KNEE AIRBAG
301 - ASHTRAY PACKAGE
309 - CUP HOLDER
312B - HEAD UNIT LANGUAGE - AMERICAN ENGLISH
342B - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/HU LANGUAGE - AMERICAN
345 - RAIN SENSOR
348 - EMERGENCY CALL/SUPPORT SYSTEM
413 - PANORAMIC SLIDING SUNROOF/GLASS SUNROOF
427 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 7-SPEED
440 - TEMPOMAT (CRUISE CONTROL)
461 - INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
475 - TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR (TPM) HIGH LINE/MID LINE
476 - AUTOMATIC LANE RECOGNITION
494 - U.S. VERSION
512 - COMAND APS WITH DVD CHANGER
518 - UNIVERSAL COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE (UCI)
536 - "SIRIUS" SATELLITE RADIO COMPLETE SYSTEM
551 - ANTI-THEFT/ANTI-BREAK-IN WARNING SYSTEM
580 - AIR CONDITIONER
584 - ELECTRIC WINDOW REGULATOR
600 - HEADLAMPS - CLEANING EQUIPMENT
608 - AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM SWITCH (IHC)
615 - BI-XENON HEADLICHT W.ACTVIE CURVELIGHT RIGHT-DRIVE
634 - DELETION - FIRST AID KIT
636 - DELETION - WARNING TRIANGLE
668 - PRODUCT PROT.F.TRANSPORT VEH. W/ TIE-DOWN HOOKS
690 - EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE (MINI SPARE)
705L - UNITED STATES (USA)
739 - TRIM PIECES - ALUMINUM
73V - SPEED- + LOADINDEX 94Y XL+95Y XL
763 - RADIO REMOTE CONTROL W/ PANIC SWITCH (315 MHZ)
772 - AMG STYLING PACKAGE-FRONT SPOILER, SIDE SKIRT
795 - AMG DOUBLE-SPOKE WHEELS 18" WITH MIXED TIRES
7XXL - NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
803 - YOM 12/1
810 - SOUND SYSTEM
873 - SEAT HEATER FOR LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT SEATS
887 - SEPARATE TRUNK LID LOCKING
889 - KEYLESS - GO
909 - ALTERNATOR MANAGEMENT
916 - FUEL TANK WITH INCREASED CONTENT
919 - AIRCON COOLING POWER PACKAGE
923 - OUTPUT INCREASE OF ENGINES
986 - DEVIATING VIN WITH MODEL YEAR
989 - IDENTIFICATION LABEL UNDER WINDSHIELD
A50 - ENGINE BRACKET VARIANT
A88 - VS-I VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY WITH VGS 3
A89 - REDUCED-FRICTION
B12 - WHEEL REPLACEMENT TOOL
F204 - MODEL SERIES 204
FC - COUPE
G930 - TRANSMISSION CODE VERSION 30
GV - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REINFORCED
HA - REAR AXLE
J81 - JUNE RELEASE
K15 - STEUERCODE FUER SERVICEINTERVALL 15000 KM
L - LEFT-HAND STEERING
M156 - V8 GASOLINE ENGINE M156 - AMG
M63 - 6.3 LITER DISPLACEMENT
NO2 - CONTROL CODE BREMEN PLANT
P30 - AMG PERFORMANCE PACKAGE
P64 - FRONT MEMORY PACKAGE
R01 - SUMMER TIRES
U10 - FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WITH WEIGHT SENSING
U26 - FLOOR MATS - AMG
U47 - REAR SPOILER
U70 - BRAKE CALIPERS PAINTED RED
U71 - DVD PLAYER WITH REGIONAL CODE 1, USA
VL - FRONT AXLE HALF, LEFT
VR - FRONT AXLE HALF, RIGHT
X00 - LEATHER, DESIGNO, UNI-COLOR
X11 - LEATHER, DESIGNO-BLACK, UNI-COLOR
Y90 - DESIGNO BLACK FABRIC ROOF INTER. TRIM/WINDOW FRAME
040U - BLACK
221A - LEATHER - BLACK/ANTHRACITE
M156 - V8 GASOLINE ENGINE M156 - AMG
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$35K + $2800 for 24 month/24K mile warranty.
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$35K + $2800 for 24 month/24K mile warranty.
Just a heads up OP, this C63 does not have a LSD. Not a deal breaker, you could always swap in a Quaife LSD if you preferred... just thought I'd mention it.
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Just a heads up OP, this C63 does not have a LSD. Not a deal breaker, you could always swap in a Quaife LSD if you preferred... just thought I'd mention it.
Yeah I know. How do you feel about the price?
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Yeah I know. How do you feel about the price?
$35k is decent given the options and mileage. Being that it doesn't have an LSD, I'd factor in the cost of a Quaife LSD to install, ~$1300-$2500 depending on if you DIY or bring it to a shop. But if you do not plan on having a LSD, then $35k is a decent price for the car. Adding the cost of the Quaife, I'd say the car is at market price right now at $37-38k. Also, a few concerns from quickly glancing at the pics: Steering wheel has a cheap carbon fiber wrap on it, also the leather has been replaced with carbon fiber lookalike pleather? Additionally, the front passenger rotor looks a bit worn. You should probably have the dealership inspect the brakes before purchasing it... P31 rotors are not cheap. I always recommend getting a PPI before buying a car, just to have some re-assurance when buying the car. Lastly, there is some curb rash on the passenger front wheel, right below the tire stem. Just a few points if you'd like to haggle the price a bit before pulling the trigger.
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$35k is decent given the options and mileage. Being that it doesn't have an LSD, I'd factor in the cost of a Quaife LSD to install, ~$1300-$2500 depending on if you DIY or bring it to a shop. But if you do not plan on having a LSD, then $35k is a decent price for the car. Adding the cost of the Quaife, I'd say the car is at market price right now at $37-38k. Also, a few concerns from quickly glancing at the pics: Steering wheel has a cheap carbon fiber wrap on it, also the leather has been replaced with carbon fiber lookalike pleather? Additionally, the front passenger rotor looks a bit worn. You should probably have the dealership inspect the brakes before purchasing it... P31 rotors are not cheap. I always recommend getting a PPI before buying a car, just to have some re-assurance when buying the car. Lastly, there is some curb rash on the passenger front wheel, right below the tire stem. Just a few points if you'd like to haggle the price a bit before pulling the trigger.
Wow very keen eye.. they said the steering wheel is legitimate carbon fiber, and the previous owner had put it in.

I had told them I won't be buying the car until an official Mercedes dealer completes an inspection. I have to look into the other stuff you mentioned. Appreciate the detailed look.
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By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


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5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


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Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


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10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


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