Negotiation & inspection checklist

2011 Mercedes-Benz C 200 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY 5G-Tronic Avantgarde / Nyservad

Bring this along to a viewing — it's a starting point, not a substitute for an in-person inspection by a qualified mechanic.

Suggested opening offer

72,000–78,000 SEK

Can you show Transportstyrelsen's "Fordonets skulder" (vehicle debt) service, or otherwise confirm there is no outstanding vehicle tax, congestion charge, or parking-fine debt tied to this vehicle? Unpaid vehicle debt transfers to the new owner in Sweden, not the previous one, and can lead to Kronofogden seizing the car.
Please provide the complete service history/invoices that prove the advertised 'nyservad' and dates of major services.
Can you supply the official besiktningspapper showing the inspection valid to 2027-04-30 and the date of last inspection?
Can you provide an official vehicle-history report (Transportstyrelsen/biluppgifter or equivalent) showing ownership and mileage history and proof there are no liens?
Confirm in writing that there has been no insurance-reported accident; if any, provide claim/repair documentation.
Are there any recent receipts for brakes, tyres, battery or suspension work in the last 20,000 km?
Confirm the car is not imported and provide any related paperwork if applicable.

Never pay a deposit or the full price before you've seen and test-driven the car in person — be wary of pressure to decide immediately ("today only" pricing), or a seller who avoids meeting or an independent inspection.
Pay by bank transfer or Swish, never cash to someone you haven't met or verified, and complete the registered ownership transfer (ägarbyte) digitally at handover rather than leaving it for later.
Compare VIN and odometer readings to the dealer's service invoices and an independent vehicle-history report.
Test-drive focusing on automatic gearbox shifts (harsh shifts, slips or delays) and listen for unusual noises during acceleration.
Inspect brakes for remaining pad thickness and test for vibration under braking.
Check tyre tread depth and age; verify even wear across all tyres.
Lift inspection or visual check for corrosion/impact damage and condition of suspension bushes/shocks.
Verify functionality of advertised equipment (ACC, bi-xenon, heated seats, A/C, infotainment/Bluetooth).
Ask dealer to perform or provide a recent independent mechanical inspection and include results in the köpekontrakt.