Looking at a Mercedes C-Class in the North...

Looking at purchasing a 2018 Mercedes C-Class from Northern Ireland.

The car was first registered in the UK but was sold then and in Northern Ireland since May 2021 to the person I am thinking of purchasing from. It states on the Revenue website that if the vehicle was previously in use in Northern Ireland for a reasonable amount of time and I can provide copy of the V5 showing last registered keeper and the date it was registered to them and an MOT history I won't have to pay additional customs and VAT.

Would three years suffice as a reasonable amount of time?

Lisa M (Clare)

Aug 2024 Filed under: importing

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Expert answer

Hi Lisa,

Yes, three years certainly counts as a reasonable amount of time. It's always worth double-checking the facts with Revenue before committing to the purchase, though.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor
@Shane_O_D