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Thoughts on this Mondeo?
Hi, I'm considering buying a 162 Mondeo, 1.5 litre Zetec. The mileage may have been clocked back, so I'm not entirely confident in buying it based on trust. The correct mileage could be anywhere between 120000-160000 miles. Could you give me some advice on the mileage the car is fully capable of?
Our answer:
Hi Adam,
It's impossible to say how long any given car will last. A car could almost last forever if you keep paying for it to be reparied, after all.
Regardless, if you have any doubt about the veracity of a mileage reading, walk away. If the mileage has been doctored, then who knows what else the seller is lying about? There are loads of Mondeos about - don't take the risk.
We recommend checking a car's mileage and history through Cartell.ie.
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