NHTSA Complaint #11716768 — 2019 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The contact stated that at the time of purchase, the odometer reading was approximately 54,000 miles. At the time of registration, the mileage was approximately 54,000 miles, and the same mileage was also reflected on the Carfax report. The contact stated that the mileage discrepancy was later discovered through a public report with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC); however, the mileage was not provided. The contact stated that the mileage discrepancy occurred after two OTA’s were performed on the vehicle. The contact stated that during the OTA’s on the vehicle, the mileage was changed. The contact stated that several documents with the mileage discrepancies were listed with the FTC. The contact also reported the discrepancy to the Department of Motor Vehicles.