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Mercedes-Benz Buried as Funeral Offering Sparks Outrage

4/18/2026

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On April 9 in Liaoyang, Liaoning, a Mercedes-Benz S450L was buried as a funerary offering for a 70-year-old car collector, triggering public outrage.
The car, valued at about 1.1 million yuan (US$161,000), bore an auspicious “8888” plate and was shown draped in red cloth in a viral video.
The act raised questions about environmental safety and legal standards.
The event drew public outrage and scrutiny of local funeral practices.

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On April 9 in Liaoyang, Liaoning, a Mercedes-Benz S450L was buried as a funerary offering for a 70-year-old car collector, triggering public outrage.
The car, valued at about 1.1 million yuan (US$161,000), bore an auspicious “8888” plate and was shown draped in red cloth in a viral video.
The act raised questions about environmental safety and legal standards.
The event drew public outrage and scrutiny of local funeral practices.