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Old Sep 20, 2022 | 03:21 PM
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Advice on suspicious service records on 2019 GLC 300

Hello everyone, I am interested in a used 2019 Mercedes GLC 300. It was a Star Certified (CPO) vehicle for sale at a Mercedes dealership. I carefully read the carfax and found some suspicious service records including “console repaired”, “door ajar replaced” and “wiring repaired”. Here is the link to the carfax. https://vhr.carfax.ca/?id=7L4hP2uMLy...UfL9WhckcRrmFb

Below is a copy and paste of the most recent service record in the carfax that I found suspicious.

|2022 Jun 10|42,866 KM|Mercedes-Benz North Vancouver
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada|Vehicle serviced
  • Maintenance inspection completed
  • Ignition system checked
  • Console repaired
  • Door ajar switch replaced
  • Body electrical system checked
  • Doors checked
  • Electrical system checked
  • Interior trim checked
  • Wiring repaired|
    | — | — |
Below is the internal repair order report of the above service that the salesperson sent to me today.

Would you rule out the flood damage? What could most likely cause the open circuit mentioned in the report? Thanks!
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Old Sep 20, 2022 | 06:39 PM
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That is very unusual. That would raise me up. Sounds like something was damaged. Is it warranty repair or paid service work?? Always suspect flood with electrical, as there are so many flood vehicles out there. They are "supposed' to be tagged as flood, but there are ways around it. Seems rare a broken door jamb wire on a new car???
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