Since the ELV legislation came into force, you, as the customer (final owner of the vehicle), have the option of returning your old vehicle to the manufacturer.
Your vehicle must however meet the following requirements:
It is a passenger car with up to 9 seats or a van up to 3.5 t.
All key components such as drive system (engine, transmission, etc.), chassis, body, catalytic converter or electronic control units are in the vehicle.
The vehicle must be free from additional waste.
The vehicle must have been registered in an EU country for at least one month before disposal.
The registration documents are handed over at the same time.
In order to deregister your old vehicle you need a "disposal certificate". This certificate proves that your vehicle has been disposed of in accordance with the regulations. Only certified dismantling facilities, certified and authorised recycling workshops, or collection points which have been nominated by the manufacturer are permitted to issue these certificates.
To make the disposal of your old vehicle as simple as possible for you, Daimler AG maintains an extensive network of collection points which will take back your old Mercedes-Benz free-of-charge.
All our contracted dismantling facilities have been certified by independent experts according to the End-Of-Life Vehicle Law and fulfil all legal requirements. We also monitor them and carry out audits according to our own quality criteria.