This is becoming quite common on returned Mercedes-Benz Finance lease vehicles. What you have to do is carefully check the terms of the lease regarding damage on return, assess what is "reasonable" and what is not, then write to Mercedes-Benz Finance stating that you dispute the value of the damage and if they want to sue you for it, to take the matter to the Small Claims track of the County Court. Remember that if you lose there will then be a court judgement against you which may affect your ability to get finance or take out another lease in future. HJ.

I would only add that if you did lose, then as long as as the judgment is met - ie you pay - then your credit rating will be enhanced. It is only if you fail to satisfy any judgment that your credit file may suffer. Lucy Bonham Carter.