Mercedes C Class
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The most stolen luxury car brand in the U.S. is Mercedes-Benz, says the National Insurance Crime Bureau. The C Class, E Class and S Class models were ranked 1st, 4th and 10th according to the theft report from 2009-2012.
Due to the fact that luxury vehicles have a high status and a high value, they are more appealing and desirable to thieves. In fact, NICB spokesman Frank Scafidi said the reason why Mercedes vehicles are the top stolen luxury cars is because there are “a mix of numerous Benz models to target and the fact that they are prized vehicles.”
Data from the report shows that while Mercedes are the top luxury cars stolen, the overall amount of luxury cars stolen isn’t really too high, with approximately 4,384 taken, mostly in New York and California.
But don’t worry if you drive a Mercedes. Many of the Mercedes models are equipped with the mbrace system, which can aid in vehicle tracking if stolen. Also, just being aware of your surroundings and making an extra effort to be more careful about security—locking your doors, not leaving keys in vehicle—can help tremendously.
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