Usage Note
Meilenstand is uncommon; standard German measures distance in kilometres, so a car's odometer reading is normally the Kilometerstand. Meilenstand appears mainly with frequent-flyer miles.
Examples
"Das Gebrauchtauto hatte einen verdächtig niedrigen Meilenstand."
Natural Translation
The used car had a suspiciously low mileage.
Literal Translation
The used-car had a suspiciously low mile-standing.
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