How much VRT on importing UK Mercedes E-Class?

How much VRT would I expect to pay on a new Mercedes-Benz E 220 CDI diesel valued £28,800 sterling with emissions of 154g/km?

Eamonn Gorman (Mullingar)

Aug 2010 Filed under: VRT

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Expert answer

Hi Eamonn,

With today's exchange rate you should land that car in Ireland for about €44,510. VRT is 20% of the open market value, as the emissions put the car in Band C, which equates to about €7,121.

Bear in mind that, if you add options to this car, the value of those will be used to calculate the VRT, so it could be higher depending on the exact specification of your car.

Hope that helps,

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser