Mercedes-Benz increases coverage of its Certified Pre-Owned extended warranty

(February 27, 2011) MONTVALE, N.J. (PRNewswire) — As a pioneer in pre-owned vehicle programs, Mercedes-Benz USA has introduced an enhanced extended limited warranty for its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicles. 

Effective February 2011, the Mercedes-Benz CPO extended limited warranty has additional mileage coverage for both the one and two year warranty packages:  The one year will cover up to 120,000 miles (up from 100,000) and the two-year will cover up to 135,000 miles (up from 100,000).

"With each Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz comes peace of mind, because each vehicle is backed by one of the most comprehensive pre-owned vehicle limited warranties available," stated Scott Penza, department manager, pre-owned operations, MBUSA.

Currently, more than 70 percent of the Mercedes vehicles sold since 1954 are still on the road.  While the typical Certified Pre-Owned model is a two to three year-old vehicle, cars up to six model-years old with up to 75,000 total vehicle accumulated miles are eligible. 

To qualify for Pre-Owned Certification, a Mercedes-Benz vehicle must meet stringent criteria and pass a rigorous inspection process which includes bumper to bumper inspection of the appearance and mechanics of the car.