Car with MOT gap due to going to Ireland??

[dan00T]

I have been looking at a Mercedes E class online.
Once I researched the vehicle there was a 5 year MOT gap. The seller says this is because some were done in Ireland and the vehicle returned to the UK in 2020.

Is there a way for me to check this? And is this vehicle now classed as an Import?

[dan00T]

Thanks for your reply. Yes it was originally supplied to the UK and on asking the garage that's selling the vehicle has the MOT's for while it was in Ireland. However have only got record of one service done independently in 2017 with the MOT and the vehicle is on 120k. They have just serviced it but do have numerous records and receipts for repairs and work done. Just nothing regards oil change or service.

Should I stay clear? The vehicles at a reputable garage. However the service history is now making me think twice.

[dan00T]

thanks very much for all your advice! Ive requested copies of the NCT's and will ponder over weather its worth it due to the lack of service history.