still can't register my 404?

[tomcat404]

Hi gents,

Cast you mind back some 3 months to when i purchased my 404 rolling chassis.

Thanks for all your great info as to how to get it registered, moggs and jim.But still no luck?
The chassis number tells me its approx 1960 !!

Well after contacting DVLA, atkinson vos and AC Price and sending numerous e-mails to germany i still have no idea as how to get it registered

I would like to get it registered as i have plans for a mog buggy like the mule from the mog shop ! eventually that is ......

any ideas ????? oh and i do need a new engine as mine is sha~~ed

nath

[shaggy]

[tomcat404]

hi jim i have spoken to a chap at Milton Keynes Benz from your link on food fight and spoken to a chap called malcolm turner and he has had a look and there records don't go back that far? is that who you contacted?


I would like to put in on the road and have a proper reg etc?

How are you fixed for the tyres this weekend?

nath

[shaggy]

Don't stop until you see the whites of their eyes! When I got mine (through them) they told me the number wasn't right, and it wasn't an MB number or anything like that. I persevered with them, and some chap in the office remembered that it was "wasn't on the computer" - they may be on microfiche. Mine was born Jan 19th 1961 - so ain't that different.

You could also sign up to the moglist and ask there, there's a bigger audience, and some quite old school people there.

jim

[mike97]

Hi, I too have a mog that been off the road for years and has lost its registration plate, I want to put it back on the road but have been putting off going through the 'red tape'
However I do still have chassis plate on the bulkhead with chassis no. and the year, so im hoping DVLA will accept this to confirm its age, if not M Benz will get a phone call from me too. Will be interested to hear how you get on?

regards Mike

[tomcat404]

Finally got a response from Ma Benz in germany............

......... they confirmthat it was actual made in ..................................1959 !

they have also very nicely provided a letter for the DVLA confirming this!

So you know where i'm going this week.... to apply for a registration !


mercedes benz just superb !!

thanks for all you help Jim


nath

[mike97]

Just in the process of registering my 404 and I am filling in the V55/5 form from the DVLA. Anyone know what the 'type of body/vehicle' and 'wheelplan' is for a 404??

thanks Mke

[The Original Donk]

mine came up as hatchback lol

two axle rigid...mine said trailer as well, but mine was lifeboat launcher.

[tomcat404]

right gents,


I have received the actual letter from daimler in germany today, becasue the DVla will only accept the original, but far play to MB germany fantastic service.

I'll post their contact details up when i get a chance.

quick up date...just managing the last hurdle... aparently i have to provide insurance for the vehicle even in a rolling chassis condition for the dvla to provide an age related reg and confirm a true new V5. and since it will be tax and mot exempt? just leaving a safety check from a registered mot station when i intend to drive it on the road..... fingers crossed?

On the basis of this i have now insured the truck with adrian flux for 12 months for ..............................................................................................................................................£63 all in !!!!!!!


I just have to let them know when it will be on the road and list the mods.

I hope its that simple in a few months....... can't fault adrian flux only took them 2 hours to call me back with a quote?

nath

[RobotMan]

Fantastic news. I must get on and sort mine. It would be good to get it off the farm and out and about.
What registration class was it in the end. mine is currently a mobile crane with no crane