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Mercedes-Benz reports 7.4 percent rise in January UK registrations


Mercedes-Benz has posted a 7.4 percent rise in registrations in the United Kingdom for the first month of 2013. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), one of the strongest performers in January was the C-Class Saloon, placed first in its segment with a 12.8 percent increase compared with the same period last year. The E-Class ...
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