Removing a 'Q' plate.

[isobars]

Hi All,

I'm looking at a car on a 'q' plate but I'll need to have the correct year of manufacture to import it to Belgium, otherwise I'll be paying a high road tax.

Do MB UK supply proof via the chassis number for a fee?

Has anyone done this?

Any info gratefully received.

Cheers,

Paul

 

[markjay]

If you post the car's VIN here, I could print-out the MB Datacard for it off EPC.

But it is just a computer print-out, will the Belgian authorities accept this?

 

[Will]

Is it not possible that it's on a 'Q' plate as the original VIN/registration details have been lost (ie, stolen-recovered with ID marks ground off etc)?

If so, it might be difficult to obtain the info you require.

Will

 

[ucr]

Once on a Q plate you can not remove

 

[NIPhil]

Once on a Q plate you can not remove

I think UCR is correct:
"Q" numbers are non-transferable, meaning that they must remain with the car. You cannot transfer them to another vehicle, and you cannot purchase another number plate for the 'Q' plated vehicle.

 

[markjay]

Presumably if he is importing it to Belgium, he will get belge plates...?

 

[Deker]

I think the OP is talking of re-registering the car in another country but will need the VIN number to fill out the correct forms

 

[Shude]

Once on a Q plate you can not remove

I was talking to a chap at a car show who bought a used Marcos with a Q plate on it and after a thorough investigation and help from Marcos the car had it's original plate returned to it. This is an exception though really!

 

[isobars]

Thanks Everyone,

Yes, I want to matriculate it in Belgium.

There is a lot more emphasis on chassis numbers over there.

On reflection, I'm sure MB Belgium will oblige me with a birth certifiacte which will be acceptable by the authorities if I take it to them for inspection.

Cheers,

Paul

 

[Will]

Your difficulty might be that it is un-identifiable.

The UK DVLA wouldn't issue a Q-plate on a whim, I would think they'd be reluctanct to hand out 'new' VIN numbers and issue 'Q' plates as obviously it covers the tracks of a stolen vehicle's ID.

MB Belgium might not be able to issue you with the VIN or ID/Birthsheet if the identifying numbers/details are missing.

What is the car out of interest? Some of the more modern MBs might some identifiable details stored electronically?

 

[isobars]

Hi,

It's a W123, with the number clearly stamped on the bulkhead. I don't know why the DVLA didn't oblige, perhaps the importer didn't mind the 'q' in comparison to the cost of the cert?

Cheers,

Paul

 

[312 Sprinter]

Hi,

It's a W123, with the number clearly stamped on the bulkhead. I don't know why the DVLA didn't oblige, perhaps the importer didn't mind the 'q' in comparison to the cost of the cert?

Cheers,

Paul

It may well have been issued with a Q plate because it was built up from several different cars. There is a points system with marks for the major components of the car, the shell on its own isn't sufficioent to retain its original identity.

I don't know how effective the data transfer is between different European states and whether the Belgian authorities can see the info the DVLA hold.

 

[isobars]

Hi,

Just discovered I need to trailer it up to MB Brussels, if they give it a cert then it can be registered.

Thanks for the advice.

Cheers,

Paul

 

[Frankie]

As 312Sprinter says, if it's had a different engine, diff etc, it could end up on a Q plate. So getting it registered in another country may not be a problem.
My Uncle had a nightmare registering a Porsche 914 he took to Portugal as it didn't have the engine on the UK V5.