S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

Carfax report explanation on this 3 series please?

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Old Feb 15, 2015 | 08:41 PM
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Carfax report explanation on this 3 series please?

"Dealer took title of this vehicle while it was in inventory." this is the 2nd to last entry on the carfax report. The last entry is "Vehicle offered for sale"

Why would a dealer do this? Is this a red flag? FYI, this is a two owner car (2006 model year) and the 2nd owner owned it for only 41 days. Seems odd to me but I really like the color combo and options on this one, and it's priced fairly. Am I worrying about nothing?
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 12:32 AM
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Must be something serious if the 2nd owner had it for just 41 days. I'd be a little concerned. Is it at a MB dealer?
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Old Feb 16, 2015 | 09:16 AM
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Must be something serious if the 2nd owner had it for just 41 days. I'd be a little concerned. Is it at a MB dealer?
It is not at a benz dealer, unfortunately. I am paying for a local mechanic to do a ppi, however.

I am also planning to buy a fidelity platinum plan warranty for it. i just want to make sure it wasn't hit at some point, and the rest would be covered in the future by fidelity for 3yrs.
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Most likely just a swap between dealers. The PPI will give you all the information you need to finalize your purchase decision.

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