Is this Mercedes-Benz E-Class genuine? The model apparently wasn't available until late 2006.

I'm considering buying a Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 advertised and badged as an '05 (54-plate) E350, but the history on this web site suggests that this model was not available until July '06. Is there something dodgy about this car?

Asked on 18 June 2010 by TimN

Answered by David Ross
The W211 E-Class E350 was introduced in 2004 but in 2006 the E-Class was facelifted which is why some models are listed as '06 onwards. There should be nothing dodgy with the car you're looking at.
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