Missing sticker

[noswad]

Depends on which vin number you look at...

Doesn't each car just have one vin number !?

 

[mioba]

http://www.mersag.com/cmer-1159.html

Here are the vin locations. Make sure they all match up. Well 2 at least

 

[mioba]

Depends on which vin number you look at...

don’t freak out the OP

 

[Blobcat]

Doesn't each car just have one vin number !?

They should do...

 

[noswad]

They should do...

You mean unless its been to the chop shop haha

 

[noswad]

http://www.mersag.com/cmer-1159.html

Here are the vin locations. Make sure they all match up. Well 2 at least

Thanks for the link . It states that the vin is under the right hand seat . In the pic I believe it shows the vehicle as a left hand drive (under passenger seat) would it still be in the same place being in a right hand drive (under drivers seat) ?

 

[mioba]

Thanks for the link . It states that the vin is under the right hand seat . In the pic I believe it shows the vehicle as a left hand drive (under passenger seat) would it still be in the same place being in a right hand drive (under drivers seat) ?

Have a look

 

[Vx-Man-G]

I've seen this before in accident repaired cars, where part of the B pillar has been replaced by one from another and someone has attempted to tear away the VIN details, etc, and when respraying have meticulously masked around this area.

 

[noswad]

Have a look

I would but the car in question is nearly 200 miles from me so would want to know before I go to take a proper look with the intention of buying .
Its been 3 days now with no reply .
Funny how they replied within an hour when I first asked about the car in general and then when I mention the vin sticker ......nothing

 

[noswad]

I've seen this before in accident repaired cars, where part of the B pillar has been replaced by one from another and someone has attempted to tear away the VIN details, etc, and when respraying have meticulously masked around this area.

The car has had a very poor respray to the drivers front corner part of the bumper (looks blue) and what with the partially missing vin on the same side , seems abit fishy ! Think I'm not gonna bother with this particular car , its a shame because it had pretty much everything I was looking for .

 

[Vx-Man-G]

The car has had a very poor respray to the drivers front corner part of the bumper (looks blue) and what with the partially missing vin on the same side , seems abit fishy ! Think I'm not gonna bother with this particular car , its a shame because it had pretty much everything I was looking for .

Honestly mate, walk away. If there is already poor paint then its obviously has damage, and would make me think what else is not being described properly.

 

[Naraic]

The vehicle weights limits are displayed...and whether, therefore, it can tow. Is it an AMG version?

 

[M80]

Personal opinion is that I don't have issue with stickers in discreet places.
VIN under the bonnet along with AC capacity and gas type.
Tyre info on the inside of the filler flap.
Axle and tow limits below the rear carpet.

Often very useful and specific to the vehicle.

Then a flippin' big sticker on the door pillar like this,
an obtrusive sticker on the inside of the sun visor,
air bag stickers on the side of the dash,
I think could be better thought out.

Then sellers want their advert in the rear screen and on the number plates.

 

[mioba]

OP since the seller is silent now all of a sudden then I think you need to follow your gut instinct. If it was me there are too many red flags to proceed, your diligence has already picked these up. There are penty of cars out there to be had, be patient and something bettwe will come up

 

[noswad]

The vehicle weights limits are displayed...and whether, therefore, it can tow. Is it an AMG version?

It states on the description its an AMG

 

[noswad]

Personal opinion is that I don't have issue with stickers in discreet places.
VIN under the bonnet along with AC capacity and gas type.
Tyre info on the inside of the filler flap.
Axle and tow limits below the rear carpet.

Often very useful and specific to the vehicle.

Then a flippin' big sticker on the door pillar like this,
an obtrusive sticker on the inside of the sun visor,
air bag stickers on the side of the dash,
I think could be better thought out.

Then sellers want their advert in the rear screen and on the number plates.

Completely agree

 

[noswad]

OP since the seller is silent now all of a sudden then I think you need to follow your gut instinct. If it was me there are too many red flags to proceed, your diligence has already picked these up. There are penty of cars out there to be had, be patient and something bettwe will come up

I've always been good with the choosing of cars (touch wood) and indeed I've found another within my price range , hasn't got as much spec and its not my overall favourite colour or the better choice of wheels but wheels can be changed and vehicle can be wrapped . Ive just got a good instinct about it

 

[Vx-Man-G]

Now that you have decided against it (good choice BTW), post up a link to the car, so everyone can also avoid it.

 

[noswad]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-de...d=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New

 

[Vx-Man-G]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010084757887?advertising-location=at_cars&year-from=2013&maximum-mileage=100000&price-to=11000&postcode=ss26xh&body-type=Estate,Saloon&fuel-type=Diesel&include-delivery-option=on&model=C CLASS&page=1&aggregatedTrim=C350 CDI&make=MERCEDES-BENZ&year-to=2014&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New

Shame, actually looks a really nice car.