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Toxicdave

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Purchased our secondhand MP last May and it was registered as an MPV. I was paying the expensive RFL band and it caused me a few problems getting it insured as a camper van and not an MPV. I have posted before on this group about getting the classification changed and been in contact with the DVLA numerous times including with a researcher looking into the classification of these vehicles.
Well just an update: I was asked by the DVLA to "ask the manufacturer to supply the DVLA?SMMT make and model codes for you particular vehicle"
I contacted MB at Milton Keynes and got this information back almost by return of email. Sent it to the DVLA and I have just received a new V5 listing my vehicle as a "Motorcaravan" accompanied by a cheque for the excess RFL paid. Posted in case anyone else wishes to follow suit.
 
Grand Tourismo

Grand Tourismo

Active Member
Toxicdave said:
Purchased our secondhand MP last May and it was registered as an MPV. I was paying the expensive RFL band and it caused me a few problems getting it insured as a camper van and not an MPV. I have posted before on this group about getting the classification changed and been in contact with the DVLA numerous times including with a researcher looking into the classification of these vehicles.
Well just an update: I was asked by the DVLA to "ask the manufacturer to supply the DVLA?SMMT make and model codes for you particular vehicle"
I contacted MB at Milton Keynes and got this information back almost by return of email. Sent it to the DVLA and I have just received a new V5 listing my vehicle as a "Motorcaravan" accompanied by a cheque for the excess RFL paid. Posted in case anyone else wishes to follow suit.
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Great info Toxic and a win!
 
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Deckard

Member
Toxicdave said:
Purchased our secondhand MP last May and it was registered as an MPV. I was paying the expensive RFL band and it caused me a few problems getting it insured as a camper van and not an MPV. I have posted before on this group about getting the classification changed and been in contact with the DVLA numerous times including with a researcher looking into the classification of these vehicles.
Well just an update: I was asked by the DVLA to "ask the manufacturer to supply the DVLA?SMMT make and model codes for you particular vehicle"
I contacted MB at Milton Keynes and got this information back almost by return of email. Sent it to the DVLA and I have just received a new V5 listing my vehicle as a "Motorcaravan" accompanied by a cheque for the excess RFL paid. Posted in case anyone else wishes to follow suit.
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Thanks - I'm following up on this and have just sent MB an email requesting the information.
 
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Maid in Cornwall

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Grand Tourismo said:
Great info Toxic and a win!
Toxicdave said:
Purchased our secondhand MP last May and it was registered as an MPV. I was paying the expensive RFL band and it caused me a few problems getting it insured as a camper van and not an MPV. I have posted before on this group about getting the classification changed and been in contact with the DVLA numerous times including with a researcher looking into the classification of these vehicles.
Well just an update: I was asked by the DVLA to "ask the manufacturer to supply the DVLA?SMMT make and model codes for you particular vehicle"
I contacted MB at Milton Keynes and got this information back almost by return of email. Sent it to the DVLA and I have just received a new V5 listing my vehicle as a "Motorcaravan" accompanied by a cheque for the excess RFL paid. Posted in case anyone else wishes to follow suit.
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Deckard

Member
Toxicdave said:
Purchased our secondhand MP last May and it was registered as an MPV. I was paying the expensive RFL band and it caused me a few problems getting it insured as a camper van and not an MPV. I have posted before on this group about getting the classification changed and been in contact with the DVLA numerous times including with a researcher looking into the classification of these vehicles.
Well just an update: I was asked by the DVLA to "ask the manufacturer to supply the DVLA?SMMT make and model codes for you particular vehicle"
I contacted MB at Milton Keynes and got this information back almost by return of email. Sent it to the DVLA and I have just received a new V5 listing my vehicle as a "Motorcaravan" accompanied by a cheque for the excess RFL paid. Posted in case anyone else wishes to follow suit.
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Did you deal with anyone in particular at MB ?
 
KevinIan

KevinIan

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How does it affect road tax? On my vehicle registration certificate it's classed as a diesel estate car.
Surely, if you're using a toll road, like the M6 Toll, your toll is £7.00 for a car instead of the £12.30 for a van. Is this correct?
 
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Deckard

Member
KevinIan said:
How does it affect road tax? On my vehicle registration certificate it's classed as a diesel estate car.
Surely, if you're using a toll road, like the M6 Toll, your toll is £7.00 for a car instead of the £12.30 for a van. Is this correct?
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Mine is classed as an MPV - the road fund licence calculation is a bit of a mystery to me - but there are other shere that have gone into it more thoroughly.
 
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Maid in Cornwall

New Member
Has anyone apart from Toxicdave managed to do this? I have received the spec sheet info from Mercedes customer services. Do I need to send photos of the interior of the van as well as the spec sheet to the DVLA.
 
BobbyMillar

BobbyMillar

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Maid in Cornwall said:
Has anyone apart from Toxicdave managed to do this? I have received the spec sheet info from Mercedes customer services. Do I need to send photos of the interior of the van as well as the spec sheet to the DVLA.
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Hi Maid
Yes, there was another thread with others like me who have done this. See the V5c Insurance warning thread. (sorry don't know how to put a thread link in here.
Rob
 
Samebutdifferent

Samebutdifferent

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KevinIan said:
How does it affect road tax? On my vehicle registration certificate it's classed as a diesel estate car.
Surely, if you're using a toll road, like the M6 Toll, your toll is £7.00 for a car instead of the £12.30 for a van. Is this correct?
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The tax paid if the vehicle cost more than £40000 when new (£335 per year for 5yrs) doesn't apply to motorcaravans.
 
TMC

TMC

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My post from December was about registering a new MP but may be helpful. It describes the process MB have to go through but once registered as a motor caravan results in reduced tax and less risk of breaching clean air zone rules
www.marcopoloownersclub.com

New MP: V5 Classification in the UK

Hi I’ve tried reading the threads about the v5 classification and wondered what the benefits are of registering as a motor caravan and not an mpv? The dealer seems to say they’re registering it as an MPV even though I’ve read there was a bulletin from Mercedes’ on 30th April 2021? Any help...
www.marcopoloownersclub.com www.marcopoloownersclub.com
 
Samebutdifferent

Samebutdifferent

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@Maid in Cornwall and @Deckard have you made any progress with this?

I have to visit a dealer today and am going to ask for the info mentioned above. I'm still not exactly sure of the procedure DVLA require to change the classification if I do get the info but will cross that bridge if I get there:)
 
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Deckard

Member
I'm still waitig on MB. First they asked for a copy of my regustration document then, after I'd sent that, they wanted proof of identity. I sent that 8 days ago and am still waiting. I'll chase them up right now.
 
Samebutdifferent

Samebutdifferent

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Thanks @Maid in Cornwall and @Deckard

The person I spoke to at the dealership was a little dismissive of my request but said she would pass it on to the sales dept and I would be contacted by email, we'll see!
 
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Deckard

Member
Samebutdifferent said:
@Maid in Cornwall and @Deckard have you made any progress with this?

I have to visit a dealer today and am going to ask for the info mentioned above. I'm still not exactly sure of the procedure DVLA require to change the classification if I do get the info but will cross that bridge if I get there:)
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After waiting over a month and chasing them again - they sent me through the Service History - nothing to do with what I asked for. So, I've asked yet again.......
 
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