MY BIGGEST MISTAKE WAS TRUSTING THE DEALERSHIP AND BUYING WITHOUT AN INDEPENDENT INSPECTION I recently bought a 2021 E-Class with only 44,000 km, thinking that buying from a dealership meant peace of mind and a stress-free purchase — no issues, no surprises. I was wrong. After the vehicle was delivered to my home, I discovered damage to the front bumper (left corner) and heavy scratches on the rear bumper — none of which were visible in the online photos. So there was no way to know beforehand. I admit my mistake and have learned a valuable lesson: never buy a vehicle like this without a proper inspection. To make matters worse, the very next day I had to get the car inspected for chauffeur work — and the inspector found that the tyres were not roadworthy, even though the dealership had issued a roadworthy certificate. When I went back to them, they excused it by saying “You got a discount, so some things have to be overlooked.” After a long discussion, they agreed to replace the rear tyres, but I had to pay for the front ones out of my own pocket. Tonight, while driving on the highway, a message popped up: “CHECK BRAKE PADS — SEE OWNER’S MANUAL” This clearly means they either didn’t check the brakes or didn’t care. It’s becoming clear this was a rushed or careless job, possibly even a scam. And if I go back now, I know exactly what they’ll say: “We gave you a discount.” Please, please, please — if you’re buying a car from this dealership, check everything yourself. Do not rely solely on their roadworthy certificate or their word.