Mercedes banned from sale in the UK

Thousands of new Mercedes vehicles can not be sold in the UK since declared "illegal" by the EU.

As quoted by the Daily Mail, Mercedes disagree with the bureaucrats of the European Union regarding the vehicle manufacturer must all use the new type of gas is more environmentally friendly air conditioning (AC).

Mercedes found new gas ignited a fire prone.

However, the European Commission warned that the vehicle manufacturers who refuse to use the gas may be subject to the prohibition to sell their products all over Europe.

The agencies take care of worthiness of vehicles in the UK decided not to issue letters of registration for vehicles that do not comply with EU rules.

Mercedes A-Class, B-Class and SL will be affected by the ban because Mercedes did not want to follow the rules with effect from January this year.

In September last year the Mercedes asked for the suspension of the rules. Mercedes tests conducted found that 10 of 14 vehicles that use the new coolant issue a simulated fire when hit the front. Coolant was leaking and got into the engine.

Last month the European Commission rejected the claim of Mercedes and require that all new vehicles sold in the EU must comply with the rules about the coolant.

Last week the European Commission pointed to test techniques that "controversial" of the Mercedes was the cause of the fire.

Mercedes sales ban in the UK alone could cause the company to lose 500 million euros.

Daimler, the parent company of Mercedes-Benz, called the tests conducted indicate that the new chemicals "flammable", toxic and dangerous to passengers and rescue workers.
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