Mercedes-Benz E Class 2007 (57 reg) 3.0 E320 CDI Avantgarde G-Tronic 4dr

[mjf3f]

My son is interested in buying this model which appears to meet the ULEZ rules when the reg is entered on the TFL site.

However most similar models fail. Is there any explanation?

 

[Blobcat]

The V6 3.0 OM642 engine in an 07 with a DPF will be Euro 4

You need Euro 6 to meet ULEZ

 

[mjf3f]

When I register the number plate on the TFL site is says compliant.

 

[V6Matty]

When I register the number plate on the TFL site is says compliant. View attachment 76390

Ah, I see what your thinking, it’s not compliant as you have to pay £15 - £17.50 per day to use the car there, if you were compliant then it would be free, it’s a bit misleading in reality

 

[mjf3f]

The TFL site says no other charges apart from the congestion charge.
However checking elsewhere it appears to be Euro 4 and compliant

 

[V6Matty]

The TFL site says no other charges apart from the congestion charge.

Sorry your right, I miss read that it was just the congestion charge.
That said the car won’t be compliant and probably only going to be time until they catch on and back charge you

 

[mjf3f]

Can they do that?

 

[Blobcat]

DVLA have no euro status - they'll no doubt catch up...

 

[V6Matty]

The car will be a euro 5 if it had a DPF fitted, though being a 2007 year car it’s right at the crossover when it may still have been an option

 

[mjf3f]

I am confused as I am sure you can understand. I guess the DPF is a particle filter. But even if it was Euro5 it still will not comply with the ULEZ.

 

[V6Matty]

Correct, compliance wouldn’t be until Euro 6 which then has the addition of ADBlue to the exhaust system

 

[mjf3f]

So this one has slipped through the DVLA net and is an exception waiting to be caught
In terms of petrol C and D class what is ULEZ compliant with a max budget of £4k. The car will only be used for three months and they are visiting from Hong Kong.

 

[Blobcat]

So this one has slipped through the DVLA net and is an exception waiting to be caught
In terms of petrol C and D class what is ULEZ compliant with a max budget of £4k. The car will only be used for three months and they are visiting from Hong Kong.

Something like the below

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[mjf3f]

Something like the below
View attachment 76396

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Thanks for that Blobcat. My one concern about that car is the high mileage petrol engine. From my experience diesel engines are more reliable. It appears there is more of a chance of getting a petrol car from that era ULEZ compliant.
Its rather sad that so many Merc’s are heading for their final days phased out by bureaucratic rules.

 

[Blobcat]

Thanks for that Blobcat. My one concern about that car is the high mileage petrol engine. From my experience diesel engines are more reliable. It appears there is more of a chance of getting a petrol car from that era ULEZ compliant.
Its rather sad that so many Merc’s are heading for their final days phased out by bureaucratic rules.

That is the truth unfortunately about them getting phased out.

Late 2016 and the W213 E-Class is the first Euro-6 Diesel that is ULEZ compatible. I wouldn’t entertain one without manufacturers warranty.

 

[AnthonyUK]

So this one has slipped through the DVLA net and is an exception waiting to be caught
In terms of petrol C and D class what is ULEZ compliant with a max budget of £4k. The car will only be used for three months and they are visiting from Hong Kong.

Are there any petrol engined ones that are not compliant?
Even the V8s (M113) are.
You often find some of the larger petrol engined models with really low mileage e.g.

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[BillyBoy]

W205 C Class is eu6 with adblue from 2014, but you are VERY unlikely to find one for £4k...

 

[V6Matty]

Thanks for that Blobcat. My one concern about that car is the high mileage petrol engine. From my experience diesel engines are more reliable. It appears there is more of a chance of getting a petrol car from that era ULEZ compliant.
Its rather sad that so many Merc’s are heading for their final days phased out by bureaucratic rules.

Even the petrol engines are reliable of huge mileage, it will all be about how they have been looked after,

 

[mjf3f]

Are there any petrol engined ones that are not compliant?
Even the V8s (M113) are.
You often find some of the larger petrol engined models with really low mileage e.g.

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That’s interesting. How come an 02 car is compliant?

 

[Blobcat]

That’s interesting. How come an 02 car is compliant?

Because its petrol