How much to register a NI Mercedes Vito?

I have a 2016 Mercedes Vito N1 with Northern Ireland plates. I'm interested in how much it would cost to register it with Irish plates.

Ion (Bray)

Nov 2025 Filed under: commercial vehicle

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Expert answer

Hi Ion,

If you can prove to Revenue that the van has been used in the North for a "reasonable period of time" then you should not be liable for VAT or customs duty, just VRT.

Then amount of VRT payable depends on whether the Vito in question is deemed to be category B or C. If it's B, the VRT is 13.3 per cent of the Open Market Selling Price (as determined by Revenue after the NCTS inspection), but if it's C, the VRT is a flat rate of €200.

You'll need to check the precise definition of the van.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor