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Importing a Mercedes-Benz to the United Kingdom

My Car Import has successfully imported and tested hundreds of Mercedes from all corners of the globe. We handle and deliver an end to end process that allows our customers to hand over the keys from one country, and the next time they see the car, it is fully UK road registered and compliant for UK roads.

We love the fact that regardless of your car’s age, we can arrange and manage the entire compliance, paperwork and conducting of processes to make your car ready to go for when you’re in the UK.

As fellow car enthusiasts, we understand that Mercedes are special cars, and we aim to make each importation and registration a seamless experience for our customer’s thanks to our experience over many years. To this day, we have successfully imported hundreds of Mercedes.

Your Mercedes will be safe, secure and insured whilst in transit from its origin to destination, meaning you can rest assured your car is in capable hands until you see it again ready for UK roads.

On arrival at our premises, the car will be booked into our warehouse ready for modifications to be undertaken by experts that have worked on countless Mercedes conversions previously.

Our main goal as enthusiasts is to ensure that each car leaving our premises has a factory Mercedes finish. We don’t settle for anything less – whilst delivering this service is a cost and time-efficient manner.

Frequently asked Questions

What are popular Mercedes Benz to import to the United Kingdom?

Importing popular Mercedes-Benz models to the United Kingdom can be an exciting choice for enthusiasts and collectors. Some of the popular Mercedes-Benz models that are often considered for import to the UK include:

1. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R107): The iconic SL-Class from the 1970s and 1980s is known for its classic design and open-top driving experience. It’s a sought-after model for collectors.

2. Mercedes-Benz G-Class (W460/W461/W463): The rugged and iconic G-Class is renowned for its off-road capability and distinctive boxy design. It has a strong following among enthusiasts.

3. Mercedes-Benz W123: The W123 series represents classic luxury and durability. It includes models like the Mercedes-Benz 240D, known for its longevity and fuel efficiency.

4. Mercedes-Benz W126 S-Class: The W126 series embodies luxury and elegance, with models like the 560SEL being considered as luxurious executive cars.

5. Mercedes-Benz W124 E-Class: The W124 is recognized for its durability and solid build quality. Models like the 300E offer a blend of comfort and performance.

6. Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170/R171): The compact and sporty SLK-Class roadsters offer dynamic driving experiences and modern styling.

7. Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (W208/W209): The CLK-Class combines coupe and convertible body styles with luxury features and performance options.

8. Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG (W202/W203/W204): AMG-tuned C-Class models deliver exceptional performance and sporty driving characteristics.

9. Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: The modern classic SLS AMG is known for its gull-wing doors and powerful performance, making it a sought-after collector’s car.

10. Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren: The SLR McLaren is a rare and high-performance collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and McLaren, appealing to collectors and supercar enthusiasts.

When importing Mercedes-Benz models to the UK, it’s important to research and ensure that the chosen model meets the country’s regulations, emissions standards, and safety requirements. Consulting with customs experts, professionals in the automotive industry, and organizations that support car enthusiasts can provide valuable insights and guidance to make the import process smooth and successful.

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Will I pay import tax?

Are you moving to the UK?

If you are moving to the UK, have lived outside the UK for more than 12 months and have owned the car for more than 6 months, you will be eligible for a tax and duty free import.

To qualify, you will complete a Transfer of Residency application with HMRC. Customers of My Car Import have access to handy guides to complete this application.

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Have you bought a car from the EU?

Vehicles registered in the EU attract 20% import VAT, based on the purchase price of the car and any associated transport costs to bring it to the UK. The import VAT is calculated on your purchase invoice for the car, or a recent valuation if the invoice is more than 3 months old.

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Have you bought a car from outside the EU?

Vehicles registered outside the EU attract 20% import VAT and 10% import Duty, based on the purchase price of the car and any associated transport costs to bring it to the UK. The import VAT is calculated on your purchase invoice for the car, or a recent valuation if the invoice is more than 3 months old.

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Have you bought a classic car?

Vehicles over 30 years old qualify for a special rate of taxation, due to their historical interest, similar to an antiquity.

You will pay 5% import VAT and no import Duty, based on the purchase price of the car and any associated transport costs to bring it to the UK. The import VAT is calculated on your purchase invoice for the car, or a recent valuation if the invoice is more than 3 months old.

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Have you got a car that was formerly UK registered?

If you exported a car from the UK and are now returning with it, you may be able to import the car back into the UK tax free, as long as you can provide a UK purchase invoice when you acquired the car, along with a copy of your former UK V5C logbook.

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We have imported thousands of cars from around the world into the United Kingdom and we have over 25 years experience doing so.

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