How much VRT on importing a Mercedes-AMG CLA 45?
How much VRT will I pay if I import a 2014 Mercedes CLA 45 AMG with 54,000km on the clock to Ireland from Japan?
Jamie (Ireland)Feb 2026 Filed under: VRT
Expert answer
Hi Jamie,
VRT is determined by the CO2 rating and something called the Open Market Selling Price (OMSP). The latter is the value Revenue believes the car to be worth after it is registered in Ireland. That's not an easy thing to guess when it's a rare model such as the CLA 45, but for the sake of our calculations let's assume it's €35,000.
Now, that car had a CO2 rating of 161g/km in 2014, but on importation that will be “uplifted” by Revenue to an equivalent WLTP value. That brings it up to 183g/km, meaning the car sits in VRT Band 19, at 35 per cent.
Hence, if those numbers are right (and these are only estimates), the VRT bill would be 35 per cent of €35,000, or €12,250.
Don't forget the NOx levy, VAT and import duty as well.
Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Advisor