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Persontabatha
10/2/2018 at 6:21pm
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Does anyone use a Merc E class e220 blue tec se as a towing vehicle.

I referred to the VIN plate for info today regarding towing weights but there is no weight given for gross train weight otherwise known as gross combination weight.

I have only just purchased the car and am extremely worried I have purchased a car I am unable to tow with.

Many Thanks


Personmoppetsdad
10/2/2018 at 6:30pm
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Have a look on Parkers and it will tell you both braked and unbraked towing weights so you will be able to tow


Engine Size     2143cc
Cylinders     4
Valves     16
Fuel Type     Diesel
Transmission     Automatic
Gearbox     7 Speed 7G-Tronic
Drivetrain     Rear wheel drive
Cabin & Luggage
Doors     2
Seats     4
Luggage Capacity     400 litres
Unbraked Towing Weight     750kg
Braked Towing Weight     1800kg

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I've stood on Lego and didn't even cry!!


Persontabatha
10/2/2018 at 6:41pm
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Thanks for the reply.

I looked on Parkers earlier today and felt reassured as their website gave all the info I needed as to weights etc but after looking on government website it states that if the gross vehicle weight/ gross combination weight is not stated on the VIN/Chassi plate then the vehicle should not be used to tow.

All very confusing!


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Quote: Originally posted by tabatha on 10/2/2018
Does anyone use a Merc E class e220 blue tec se as a towing vehicle.

I referred to the VIN plate for info today regarding towing weights but there is no weight given for gross train weight otherwise known as gross combination weight.

I have only just purchased the car and am extremely worried I have purchased a car I am unable to tow with.

Many Thanks


I tow with an e350 estate.
Limit on tow bar 84kg.


PersonRob and Tina
10/2/2018 at 6:57pm
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Have a look on the V5. Towing weights are listed in section O.




Rob


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Persontabatha
10/2/2018 at 7:08pm
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Thanks Rob.

I only bought the car yesterday and the dealer has returned the V5 document to DVLA.

The part of the V5 I have doesn't have any info on weights.


PersonRob and Tina
10/2/2018 at 8:01pm
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Is it worth contacting the dealer to see if the V5 is still in the office? Otherwise you could try contacting MB to see what details they have for the car. The lack of weights on the plate doesn't sound good but it's worth checking every possible avenue, the car might even have the wrong plate on it.

Rob


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Good idea Rob. I'll contact MB dealer tomorrow to check if the v5 is still with them.

Thanks for that!!


PersonJames Watt
10/2/2018 at 10:04pm
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I concur with Rob and Tina.

I recently took over a car used for towing a caravan.

On the V5 I got from the DVLA I checked the Details.

O Technical permissable maximum
towable mass of the trailer.

O.1 braked (kg) 1800

O.2 unbraked (kg) 750

Hopefully your V5 has some good news for you?

You may well find it states:-
Braked 2100 kg
Unbraked 750 kg


Kind regards James

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Then I bought a tent.
I'm not destitute, I'm just poor.



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