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Knauz Continental Autos

409 Skokie Valley Hwy.
Lake Bluff, IL 60044

  • Sales: 866-650-1790

Certified Pre-Owned By Mercedes-Benz




Strict Eligibility Criteria
To even be considered, vehicles must be within six years of original manufacture and have less than 75,000 miles on the odometer

When you buy a Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle, you receive much more than a fine automobile. You also reap the benefits of nationwide customer service and technical support that every Mercedes-Benz owner enjoys.

Limited Warranty

With every Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz comes peace of mind, because every MBCPO vehicle is backed by one of the most comprehensive pre-owned vehicle limited warranties available.

For starters, any remaining portion of the Mercedes-Benz four-year/50,000 mile* New Vehicle Limited Warranty applies to the vehicle. After that, MBCPO Limited Warranty provides comprehensive vehicle coverage for another 12 months, or up to 100,000 total vehicle accumulated miles.* For those MBCPO vehicles that are no longer covered by the New Vehicle Warranty, the MBCPO Limited Warranty takes effect at the time of delivery.

This coverage extends to the engine and powertrain, steering, suspension, brakes (excluding wear of discs and pads), electrical system, climate control system, and more.**

* Whichever comes first.

** Please see your Mercedes-Benz Dealer for a copy of the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty



Certified Pre-Owned Exchange Privilege

Every Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle is sold with a seven day/500 mile Exchange Privilege*.  If you are not satisfied, return within seven days/500 miles (whichever comes first), and the authorized Mercedes-Benz Dealer will exchange it with another Certified Pre-Owned vehicle of equal or greater value (if the buyer wishes to pay the difference).*See your Mercedes-Benz Dealer for details.

Mercedes-Benz Dealer Support

Your Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned vehicle is supported by more than 300 authorized Mercedes-Benz Dealers nationwide, all of whom honor the standard Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned Limited Warranty and Extended Limited Warranty

Trip Interruption


Part of Mercedes-Benz Roadside Assistance, the Trip Interruption program reimburses** you for expenses up to $300 per day for up to three days in the event of a warranty-covered breakdown occurring more than 100 miles from home and causing an unexpected stay overnight. **Reimbursement includes actual documented meal, lodging, and substitute transportation expenses incurred while your Mercedes is repaired at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Dealership.

1-800-FOR-MERCEDES

You are only a phone call away from 24-hour Roadside Assistance, Sign and Drive service (a free jump-start, flat-tire change with your existing spare, or some fuel for an empty tank), Trip Interruption and trip routing, product and technical information, or anything else related to your Mercedes-Benz.1-800-For-Mercedes (1-800-367-6372)

Rigorous Certification Process

Prospective vehicles undergo one of the industry´s most rigorous inspection and certification processes that covers everything from the engine, drivetrain and electrical system, to exterior and interior appearance.11 Point General Inspection

 Identifiable Structural Damage OEM Factory Window verification
 Mileage and History verification Roadside Assistance Program labels
 Vehicle Maintenance Schedule Verification MBCPO inspection label affixed to B-Pillar
 Verify all recall and campaigns have been performed Perform testing for Diagnostic codes
 Current Maintenance and Warranty Booklet  Current Owner's manual
 All spare keys including wheel locks if installed 
 
Mercedes-Benz engines undergo all oil and fluid inspections to ensure unmatched performance. Engine, transmission, and rear-axle oil, brake, clutch, and level-control fluid, among others are carefully examined.

13 Point Engine Compartment and Pre-Road Test Checks

Engine oil quality and level checks


 Antifreeze protection check
 Power Steering Fluid check  Brake Fluid check Clutch Fluid check
 Windshield Washer Fluid check Level Control Oil Windshield Washer Fluid check Level Control Oil
 ADS Battery Condition and check
 Verify functionality of any moving linkages AdBlue level check 


We perform a thorough condition check verification of your engine from filters and plugs to engine mounts and V-belts.


16 Point Engine Component Inspection


 Emission control System checks Pre-Glow system check
 Fuel Filter check Vacuum pump check
 Spark Plug check Boost Pressure Check
 Dynamic compression test (over 60,000 miles) Air cleaner / Filter check per maintenance schedule
 Fuel Injection System Active Charcoal Filter / Pre-Filter per maintenance schedule
 Ignition System check Recirculation Air Filter per maintenance schedule
 A/C Refrigerant Charge per maintenance schedule Electrical Systems and Function Test Undercarriage /
Drive Train
 Chassis / Body 
 
Everything on the vehicle that takes a charge, from the headlamps, fuses, and radio to the heated seats, front seat-belt presenters, and rear-window sunshade, gets checked and approved.

32 Point Electrical System Inspection


 Fuses condition and proper rating MIL check  Instrument Cluster check Exterior rear view mirror check
 Exterior mirror fold-back operation Interior rear view mirror check Automatic dimming rear view mirror Radio and speaker function check
  Tire Pressure Monitoring System check CD Changer and DVD rear entertainment system check (if applicable) Cell phone and BlueTooth check (if applicable) Cigarette Lighters
 Voice Control Systems (if applicable) mBrace functionality and software check Switches check  Steering Column adjustment and memory
 Seat Adjustment and memory check Heated / Ventilated Seats Front Seat Belt Extenders (coupe and Cabriolet) Front seat backrest latch/ Release (Coupe and Cabriolet)
 Front seat backrest latch/ Release Chime / Warning Lamp (Coupe and Cabriolet) Rear Window Defroster check
 Rear Head Restraint Retraction Rear Window Sunshade
 Horn Headlamp Low / High Beam & All exterior lights Rear Seat Back rest latch / Warning Lamp Panorama Roof Function and Rollo Shades Interior and Entry Lighting Windshield Wiper / Washer systems
 Air-Scarf Functionality
 Rain-Sensor Functionality

  

We get right underneath the vehicle to scrutinize the steering, suspensions, brakes, wheels, tires, and driveshaft.
 

17 Point Undercarriage & Drivetrain Inspection

 Drive Shaft Flex discs, couplings and Center Support Bridge Exhaust System /Connections / Supports Parking Brake and Cables Brake Lines Tire Wear including spare Wheel inspection
 Wheel bolt torque Wheel alignment check and adjust if necessary Brake Rotors and Pads check Shock Absorbers / Damper struts
 Self-Leveling Suspension inspection Front / Rear Axel Rubber Mounts / Bushings Check Steering Play
 Tighten Steering Gear Bolts for 463 vehicle Front Axle Ball joints Steering Shock for 463 vehicle
 
From body structure to glass, lamp frames, lenses, seat belts, and vanity mirrors, nothing is left out.

26 Point Chassis and Body Inspection

 Body Structure Inspection Glass, Lamp Frames and Lenses Central Locking System Function Mechanical Locking at all points
 Alarm System Function Power Window Operations from all points One touch and convenience Closing Interior Trim, Inspect Dash, Door Panels, Seat Covers, etc
 First Aid Kit - Inspect and Replace if inner seal is broken, check expiration date Multi-Contour seats Seat Belt Operation and Condition Front Seat Belt Height adjustment
 Front Seat Center Armrest and hinges Front Sun Visors / Vanity Mirrors, Rear Vanity Mirrors (if equipped) Roll Bar / Pop Up Headrest Parktronic (if available)
 Soft top and Seats, condition and operation Aircap - Check operation and proper movement according to vehicle specs Door / Trunk Lid Closing Assist Trunk Release
 Tailgate Closing Assist Rear Facing Third Seat (Station Wagon) Door / Trunk / Tailgate Seals, Inspect Drains Sliding Roof function
 Drains and Headliner Inspect Glass Roof for Scratches / Corrective action Instruments Road Test*
 Post Road Test Appearance
*The road test is conducted firsthand from the driver's seat: instruments, vibration and noise, shift lock operations, and more are all checked.

14 Point Road Test Inspection

 Instruments Speedometer / Odometer / Tripmeter Steering / Vehicle handling / Centered Steering Wheel Braking System Performance / Parking Brake Operation
 Automatic Climate Control Function, Regulation, Display, Odors Cruise Control Function Verify Navigation Function
 Verify Distronic Function Engine Performance Excessive Exhaust Smoke (Diesel)
 Vibration and Noise (Drivetrain / Wheels)  Transmission Shifting (upshift / downshift, Kickdown) Shift-Lock Operation
 Wind Noise  
 After our test drive, we check for leaks, verify the proper fluid levels, and complete the inspection of the climate control begun during road testing.

3 Point Post-Road Test Inspection

 Fluid Leaks - Visible Inspection Automatic Climate Control All Fluid Levels (under hood)
 A Certified Pre-Owned vehicle is a clean-skinned beauty, as free as dings, dents, rips, scratches, and scuffs as we can make it, with high quality fit and finish, inside and out.

32 Point Appearance Inspection

 Engine wash Trunk Mats Paint Spare Tire, Tools & Jack, Check
 Tirefit sealant expiration date Moisture and Odor Vacuum and Shampoo Floor Mats Carpet Upholstery headliner, Door Panels Buttons Knobs and Vents, Instrument Panel Glass and Mirrors Wood and / or Chrome Trim Vacuum and Shampoo Screws Ashtrays
 De-grease Door Jambs, Hinges, Kickpanels and Visors Moisture and Odor Dings, Dents and Scratches Examine Paint Examine and Clean Chrome Glass and Mirror Housing
 Grill Lamp Lenses Badges Trim and Moldings Wipers
 Bumpers
 Door Edges, Frames
 Wash and Wax Scuffs and Scratches Cuts and Gouges Wash and Polish  

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