Historic registrations - | These Mercedes models will receive the H license plate in 2026
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Six Mercedes Models Gain Historic Status in 2026Starting 2026, six Mercedes vehicles from 1996 qualify for classic car status with insurance at €191.74 and environmental exemptions.
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- Six Mercedes models manufactured in 1996 will reach the necessary age in 2026 to qualify for the historic H-license plate.
- The H-plate offers tax benefits, fixed insurance costs of €191.74, and exemptions from environmental zone restrictions.
- Included are the SLK with its convertible hardtop, the limited-production E50 AMG, E- and C-Class T-model wagons, the V-Class, and the G-Class 300 diesel.
- A certified appraisal confirming the vehicle’s original condition is required for recognition as a historic cultural asset.
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