When it's time to return your leased vehicle...
You want options!
Mercedes-Benz of Westminster
will give you options.
Just bring your lease return in for a complete explanation
of your lease return options, including:
* Loyalty Accelerator Program
(MBF will make up to 5 remaining payments, see dealer for details)
* Turn in your leased vehicle at Mercedes-Benz of Westminster
* Purchase your vehicle at lease end through Mercedes-Benz of Westminster
*Finance the purchase price of your lease return
* Extend your warranty
* Purchase or Lease a new Mercedes-Benz and apply any current payments to your new lease
Mercedes-Benz of Westminster
makes your lease turn in EASY!

Your lease is up already?
It's that time. We hope you've enjoyed your lease, as much as we've enjoyed working with you. Now that you're near the end of your lease agreement, you'll soon have a decision to make - consider a new model, extend your lease, or purchase your vehicle.
* Our dealership accepts and encourages your lease return here, regardless of where you purchased your vehicle.
That's why we've put together this information for you - to help guide you through our lease-end process. Basically, you'll need to familiarize yourself with three things: your lease-end options, our vehicle condition guidelines, and how to conduct your own vehicle condition review (before the lease-end inspection). Our process is simple, clear and concise. If you have any questions feel free to contact our dealership, visit MercedesBenzFinancial.com or call (800) 873-5471.
Lease-End Options
1. Return your vehicle
Please remember to bring your maintenance booklet, owner's manual, both sets of keys, tool kit and any other accessories provided at lease inception when you return your vehicle. More detailed information is provided below. Remember to ask about leasing or purchasing another new or pre-owned Mercedes-Benz.
2. Extend your lease
You may be eligible to extend your lease up to 12 months. Please contact our dealership for more information.
3. Pay off your vehicle
Anytime during your lease, you can pay off your vehicle or finance the purchase price by contacting our dealership.

Lease-End Options - Returning your vehicle
What you need to know, when you need to know it. The following steps will help you get prepared to turn-in your vehicle at your Mercedes-Benz dealership.
At three months before lease end:
At turn-in:

Inspecting Your Vehicle
Check it out before turning it in.
Excess Wear and Use Responsibilities:
Mercedes-Benz Financials unique Three-Point Inspection will help you understand what is considered excess wear
and use and determine the condition of your vehicle. While the standards in your lease agreement provide you
with a detailed definition of excess ear and use, the Vehicle Condition Guidelines on the following pages illustrate
how we identify and determine whether or not damage is considered excessive.
Three-Point Inspection:
The Credit Card Test®
Generally, if exterior or interior damage cannot be seen when placing a credit card over it, you will not be charged.* (*The credit card test does not apply to windshields, lights, wheels, tires, exterior cracks, gouges, collective damage, or holes in the sheet metal.- See below for specific criteria.)
Windshield, Lights, Wheels and Tires
A quick visual check of these areas can also help take the guesswork out of the damage assessment process.
Missing Items
Check for the original equipment and verify that scheduled maintenance is up to date.

1. The Credit Card Test®
Vehicle Condition Guidelines - Helping you determine what is considered damage when inspecting your
vehicle's exterior and interior:

- Any scratch through the paint larger than the size of a credit card. (Scratches that do not go through the
paint pass The Credit Card Test, regardless of size.)
- Any dent that is larger than the size of a credit card
- Any damaged safety items, regardless of size (e.g., torn seat belts)
- Collective damage that is caused by a single event, regardless of size (e.g., hail damage)
- Any holes, cracks, gouges, tears, or cuts in the sheet metal or bumper, regardless of size
- Any tears to the interior larger than the size of a credit card
2. Windshield, Lights, Wheels and Tires Vehicle Condition Guidelines - What is considered damage when inspecting your vehicle's windshield, lights, - Wheels that are cracked or bent - Wheels that are not those originally equipped with the vehicle at time of delivery. (Upgraded wheels - Tires that are the incorrect size, have sidewall damage or exposed cords. (Sidewall damage includes - Glass and lights that have cracks, stars, holes or plugs. (A "star" is a chip with one or more les. Star in Windshield Note:
Interior
Guideline not met
Dents, Dings and Bumps
Guideline not met
Scratch (through paint)
Guideline not met
Bumper Scuff and Damage
Guideline not met

wheels, and tires:
installed by an authorized Mercedes-Benz dealership are acceptable.)
plugs and cuts.)
A plug is considered unsafe for vehicles with supplemental restraint systems.) Glass repair is not
acceptable.
Wheel Scuff / Damage
Guideline met
Wheel Scuff / Damage
Guideline not met
Guideline not met
Cracked Windshield
Guideline not met
Windshield replacements are often covered by insurance. Please ask your insurance agent. If you choose to make any replacements after your lease-end inspection, contact the Mercedes-Benz Financial Lease Maturity Department at (800) 873-5471.
* A "star" is a chip with one or more legs.
** Plugs are considered unsafe for vehicles with supplemental restraint systems.
Glass repair is not acceptable.

3. Missing Items
Vehicle Condition Guidelines - What items must be turned in with your vehicle:
Prior to turn-in, be sure to remove all personal items from the vehicle, complete all scheduled maintenance, and ensure all originally equipped items (if applicable) are in the vehicle, including:
- Maintenance book
- Owner's manual
- Second set of keys
- Removable CD disc changers
- DVD System
- Navigation system disks
- Headrests
- Tool kit