Perhaps my car was indeed simply in good shape.
In New York City, the inspection takes a lot longer.

In Maryland, the used car inspection is very thorough and, true, only needs to be done once. Used car buyers are more comfortable, it seems, with a Maryland inspected car than a VA inspected one.

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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite

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Gone but not Forgotten:
2001 E430 4matic, 206,xxx miles, Black/Charcoal
1995 E320, 252,xxx miles, Black/Grey
1989 260E, 223,00 miles, Black/Black