WE BOUGHT A PROCEEDS OF CRIME CRIMINAL ASSET FROM A POLICE AUCTION

[@paulketchupwitheverything767]

Crazy that you had that messing around at the Mercedes dealer. They could have realised that the car wasn't mobile as you were buying a key because you didn't have one and were bringing it on the back of a lorry. I think that the simple grille with horizontal bars looks much better than the swirly 'chrome dot' types that MB have been using on some recent models.

[@testingtimes7924]

£500 for one key and that is with them looking after you!! Crazy times we live in.

[@nicholasdavies6264]

As a retired Cop this has been seized under Proceeds of Crime due to the previous owner not having the legal collateral to have paid for it legally therefore a Judge seized it. Same with super priced watches etc etc. In other words they made money illegally ( drugs or whatever). Nice buy 👍

[@cypeman8037]

The judge didn’t seize it. Coppers, the last people to know anything about laws.

[@EyesofCustard]

@@cypeman8037 This is done through the Crown Court. A confiscation order is issued by a judge until the court determines the benefit to the defendant through offending. What the poster is saying is that the defendant didn't have the means (legally) to purchase the car, therefore it was a proceed obtained through criminal activity

[@c9ckl]

Quality intel.

[@bigstones5710]

Think it belonged to Wonnie Pickewing

[@EyesofCustard]

@@bigstones5710 "Who the fuck's that" 😂

[@colinsmith5972]

Electric Parking brake on a Volvo you could release with a 9v PP3 via connection in the boot.

[@ipadhome5549]

They know their business! Lamborghini and many many farm vehicles! Don’t worry about their pricing! Excellent content thank you gents!

[@86karl]

An absolute gorgeous car lads , I think you've under sold yourselfs tho could have pushed £6.5 -£7 k was a big risk and when you can make a little more profit go for it

[@jensandersen1973]

You deserve to find a car that you can make some money on. But it is to cheap, you could take more for it. You are some lovely positive people. Greetings from Denmark.

[@joej9684]

What a fantastic car for 5K!! fair play to you and chris for selling the vehicles at a fair price, leaving plenty of room for the next person and still making a decent profit yourself, your my favourite KZbin salvage repair channel. Keep doing what your doing and I'll see you Sunday for the next one!

[@mikewilkinson7802]

Rob it’s a shame you have to keep correcting things in the comments, I didn’t see a problem with the merc dealer, and you were right to check the window tint before MOT. Lots of comments are clearly from people who have never been in the trade or are diy mechanics. You both have a wealth of knowledge and experience to know what is the right path to go down and the relationships you build with suppliers and other trade’s help you keep good profit margins. Keep up the good work.

[@commander_lard]

a nice quick turnaround just extended out over a number of weeks and a bit of running around, but a good turnaround - result getting the service history!

[@Silver3ides]

Long gone the times when Merc and BMW were a quality and a desirable car .

[@crazitor1030]

You sell these cars at an amazing price, absolutely amazing videos great bit of education into your trade. Couldn't fault anything you two do, amazing work partners / mates always keep these videos up you deserve much more followers

[@promischristodoulou3681]

When I worked for Mercedes the keys came pre programed, plug and play. The fact they 'programed' the key without connecting the battery is weird. I may be old but sure I'm right.

[@sruk]

They did connect it ?

[@AndrewRichardson1995]

Hi Rob and Chris, when is more boat content coming? Summer is here and would love to see it out on the water

[@andrewwilson3663]

A set of skids would be useful to keep on the truck. You've needed them a few times and an old wheel trim isn't always available.

[@vanlifenomad]

Proper old school risk taking in the Motortrade, i love it when the touch lands on a good car.

[@jimschafer9196]

What a grate recovery story guys great content - Thank you.

[@muffindell]

Well done Rob, excellent buy and with full service history!

[@MrButtonpresser]

That white powder in the carpet isn't sand. I see Chris has already checked the boot for bodies. Nice pick up guys.

[@sleepeasywithwhitenoise3860]

Who says it’s too cheep it is what it is no warranty given or implied They aren’t thieves they do what they do and do it well. I tell you what you go buy the car and give an extra 2k drink. These boys work hard for their money and are honest as the day is long. Fair price for that car Good work rob and Chris Keep up the great work Regards adam

[@markmccoy7088]

Don't get me wrong but all the tec in cars these days is mental, back in the day 3i. Xr2,,,you drove it you felt the problem, proper key to the door,wined down Windows,, tape player,,, happy days,,,

[@davidstocking1622]

Price of a key and coding.... blimey. Discounted too! Nice little job there boys👏

[@stevedane787]

Quick FYI re POCA items. See this quote from my local force eBay site. "Sale items are a direct result of court proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act(POCA).They are legitimate purchased goods only the means to purchase was corrupt.Stolen property will not knowingly be offered for sale here." Thanks for another interesting video

[@trevorjarvis3021]

Very interesting video chaps, you have certainly left some in it for the next person! (Appears to be under priced)😊

[@43Stickers]

That was really entertaining, a great result and you've put another lovely motor back on the road!

[@georgepaterson4825]

well done guy's even with Chris on holiday looking forward to the new one and well Rob for doing your as well👍

[@ged3680]

Good evening Chris and Rob, great video, the car looks great and I’m sure it will sell at that very reasonable price. Thank you for taking the time tom upload another video.Ged.

[@tonya9955]

You can use ammonia to take tint glue off. Less risk of damaging anything using solvents.

[@antonyelson1972]

Brilliant video again guys. I am surprised by how you were dealt with by Mercedes. I had a 04 C180 that had no keys and was left on the drive of a friend’s new house as it was abandoned there by the previous owners. My local Mercedes could not have been more helpful. Once i had proof of ownership somebody actually came to the car and made sure it was programmed and running. That was only 7 years ago.

[@chrisbury4635]

You can wind those rear calipers back with a 12v battery, connect wires to the two electrical pins and switch polarity depending on winding it on or off mate 😊

[@13soxs]

Merc dealers never change! I used to work for one, they seem to be worse.....

[@mickieboy]

Robb,chris, that's got to be one of the best videos you have done. What a result.

[@MarcCarroll-tp7vh]

i can help you out with the history of the car i know the previous owner and pending on how you look at it it was and wasn't used in a crime it was basically used as a daily driver or run about was now and then used to pick up and drop off certain things im sure you can fill in the gaps LOL but it was not used in any bank robberies or anything like that

[@benlee6500]

Ohh no...fill in the gap..that's bad enough...l would change the car registration number ....

[@rjwmachinery3424]

Don’t forget the £25 DVLA fee for the new v5….great video

[@DavidBaker-cf4sd]

Well done again you both deserve to come out on the right side after such a gamble, looking forward to seeing the next one.

[@silverback7170]

Smashing car, keeping my fingers and toes crossed when you cleared the error codes, but sitting for 4yrs was almost a certain for the codes to clear!, nice job! 👍👌

[@stephenricketts7764]

What a lot of trouble just for a key! I think you have earned your money on this one even though there wasn't that much work done on the car itself. I thought the front windows might be illegal even though on camera they didn't look too dark so yes Rob I understand why you had doubts. it was good that you got to the MOT early, well planned. That is a very good price for the car and if someone wants to they can get the dents done for not much more money and still be happy with the cost. Well done Rob and Chris for getting this one sorted. 👍👍

[@danielsellers8538]

Well done, that man, still down to teamwork 👏 👍 😊

[@terryramsey1470]

Great video 📹 as usual fellas nice little touch on this one fellas the motor looks good shame about the cost of the key 🔑 just 3 weeks ago I accidentally left my key fob for my golf mark 8 in my work trousers when I put them in the washer that cost 320 quid to replace 😢 take care and stay lucky and healthy fellas you live and learn 👍 😀 looking forward to Sundays video 📹 already 😊❤ 👍

[@williamdonly7966]

Rob got to hand it to you Fantastic buy!! Some gambles are worth taking, absolutely well done !

[@trev8591]

Nice solo work, Rob! I went on holiday to Cornwall a couple of weeks ago, I can see why Chris is in love with the place.

[@leedstown]

It is reasonable price but it's a manual 95% of mercs since 2014 are auto, and that's because the auto drives much nicer than a manual

[@audreyleithes2994]

The handbrake can be released by pulling the plug of at the caliper and giving the terminal 12v.

[@ewanstewart8011]

If that was a petrol car you’d probably have to empty the tank and fuel lines just to get it to run, great buy Rob 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sambarker7930]

I can’t believe the Merc dealership were so difficult there. I work at a Renault/Dacia garage (I believe officially it’s a satellite dealership, not main dealer), if you needed keys programmed we’d happily have you leave the car on the back of the truck (I’ve programmed the keys of cars before whilst they’ve been on a trailer)

[@hazzalandy]

If it was an A class you could probably do it ; ) (the smaller engined ones are Renault engines)

[@sambarker7930]

@@hazzalandy still a Mercedes key though unfortunately

[@devilmahon666]

Great video as usual gents. What a Bargain car that is but as you said it’s all a risk and it’s just paid off for you. In your costs have you forgot to include the price of the Battery? Or it may be that Tanya supplied as part of your sponsorship with them. This car is only £20 per year to tax as well!!

[@bengilrane]

That is crazy cheap I’m from Ireland and a similar spec with that mileage could be worth 16k here

[@24710635]

Cracking video, loved following your process of fixing right up to resale. Best part was seeing the true cost of buying the car and the cost up to selling the car. Keep up the great work.

[@gilesyone]

Go to the last keepers address and drive round with the key that was inside it, keep pressing it and see what happens

[@TheRobman]

For anyone wanting to know the model and year, this is a 2014 Mercedes-Benz C220 BlueTEC Sedan

[@RobertPerry-e4r]

Wow, a HPI clear 2014 Mercedes C Class that’s just been serviced for 5k, someone is going to be very happy with that…

[@michaelhynds8035]

Great work gentlemen, well done. A car I would buy for sure if I needed one. Well done on 298,000 subscribers too. Happy for you.

[@Honky_Konky_Phooey]

My local Mercedes dealership are up themselves rude and clueless. No more Mercedes 🤦‍♂️ cracking video, co part should be liable surely as not described, glad it’s worked out 👍

[@Wiltshire-observer]

I was on the edge of my seat when you came out of the dealer’s and the key didn’t respond at first !. A good motor for someone, excellent price. I think I would have to change the number plates on it though. Unfortunately it might take a while for the PNC marker to disappear from it !…

[@BOYCEYlindonscottboyce]

I can almost guarantee the key wasn't "Programmed" but ordered "plug n play" from the factory

[@markfarrier1711]

100%

[@mickyhamer1300]

Brings back bad memories..key and programming for a Mercedes-Benz key 10 years ago....€300+ here in tenerife....

[@chrisgosling6083]

with it being a proceeds of crime auction and your asking price for the car you could say it is a "steal!" , (as was rob has not put a bad joke in for a while i thought i would 😉, nice easy turn around and another one ready for the road, thanks guys look forward to the next one 👍

[@davecoleman7431]

Great video If you find any small bags of cake mix gis a tinkle

[@Missed_Apex_GT]

Window tints aren’t part of an MOT Rob and they cannot be failed on them believe it or not…I always thought they were tested on tints but they aren’t 😉👍

[@sruk]

They are as he said if I don’t pull them out it will fail

[@volt8684]

I think if they are privacy tints it’s ok but not blacked out. My daughters had the same with her evoque. Failed MOT but challenged with DOT and revoked

[@matthewjefferies3627]

Brilliant video as always from you guys nice quick turn around really enjoy theses proceeds of crime auctions hope to see more of them

[@jonvolvot4263]

They know their trade and as they say they leave some fot the next man. They wouldn't work at a loss and are happy to make a profit.there just not greedy and we can only respect them for that.

[@pomnichowski]

🖐🏽Wonderful Story! Like the auto very much, maybe because it's sporting a coupla three lil smacks on it to show it's been around the block. As always you fellas are the best!

[@TheGhiaDriver]

It's a bit Bradford spec but a good result for you!

[@wanderer7755]

All the 18 year old lads in Luton from a certain demographic drive 100k German cars around, hard at work as delivery drivers

[@johnelbro127]

Great one guys, nice and quick for you. 👍👍👍👍

[@patrickh7368]

Glad you opened the boot, checked nobody tied up with cement wellies on…. 🤪

[@dd1309]

Cement wellie’s on and free swimming laessons, just saying😂

[@johnchincotta1qwdb15]

Another great acquisition gents and a good chunk of profit too

[@2000globetrotter]

Some years ago, I used to buy proceeds of crime vehicles at auction. We were ALWAYS advised to change the number plates to avoid problems either from the police or from associates of the previous owner.

[@BigButtocks967]

Absolute twaddle, I’ve purchased countless vehicles from these auctions (mainly motorcycles) and I’ve literally not once been advised to do anything of the sort.

[@barryrathbone]

£5k for that is a very small amount! Well done great video again thank you

[@anthonyg4671]

Imagine the key being a quarter of the price of the car, mind blown 🤪

[@JohnDavis-ed5sg]

So Mercedes were putting you through hoops for nothing, they programmed the key out in the yard so they could have done it on the back of your truck. For the hundreds they charged you'd think they would have given a better service. Great car though!

[@Charlie_Crown]

My thoughts exactly

[@thomasshepard6030]

That’s why their called stealerships

[@neilobusk]

@@thomasshepard6030 Merceds dealers dont like recovery trucks in there yards.......

[@kevinholt5886]

You guys are brilliant as always! Let’s make your channel 300k followers 🎉🎉🎉

[@harryrichardson7728]

First time I’ve watch you. Good man, full of enthusiasm and I wish you the very best, great work.

[@AndrewPatchett-w6w]

Really enjoy this channel , honest hard working and informative ….. thanks gents .

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Nice find Rob, as you said always a gamble, got to be in it to win it

[@G4RY1159]

Wonder what the last Owner ''Mr Escobar'' done with the original keys 🤔 Fair play lads, fair play. Thanks again.

[@noel8039]

Merc keys come pre programmed using vin number when ordered from dealership. They don’t need to touch the car to program them. Dealership doesn’t make anything ordering a key so charge you 1 hr labour instead, they didn’t want you bringing truck in or onsite for it so they could charge you for nothing. Main dealer main stealer

[@chucklberry]

No they don't come pre programmed they come blank and have to be coded in the workshop

[@vincentking5122]

@@chucklberryThey do indeed come programmed from the factory,I ordered one for my own car so know first hand,The dealer is only supposed to order a key once you have physically taken the car to them to prove you are in possession of the car and show proof that you own it and I collected the new key 3 days later.EDIT normal remote keys like this don’t need coding,the credit card type key does

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Rob and Chris, great video on the Mercedes Benz Rob,the windows didn't look tinted but well spotted.after a clean it is very tidy.the key was a few pounds but you needed it.did Chris enjoy his holiday?.

[@roiberadcnoic5862]

What a lovely lovely video Rob and Chris am so happy for you both that's a lovely motor ❤😊😊

[@graemew7001]

At least if Chris finds money in that car he'll be safe because it'll have been laundered 🤣. A good result for both you two and the new owner, a very nice car.

[@paulmackay6376]

Another great buy guys, well done.

[@steveegginton535]

Great to see the whole SRUK process of a car in one video. Nice car and great result for you guys. Tend to agree the dealer wasn't that helpful and H&S is always a good one for not doing things or making it more difficult! That's a great car for someone although unusual to see a manual Merc!

[@jbuckley2546]

Get it sold quick. The previous owner gets out in a fortnight.

[@don4techy]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@johnpritchard2772]

Hello both, what an interesting story about this car, also to get the paperwork and key sorted slowed down the process of getting the car through the MoT and on the road. Well done! Pleased to know that Chris enjoyed his holiday. Best wishes from Lincolnshire

[@martinhunt6004]

Great result well done guys! That should absolutely fly out of the yard at that price.🤠

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

Siezed from someone naughty. Interesting history, this is when it's nice to find a book pack in the boot. I always use Tanya, good prices and delivery times.

[@lukeframpton3671]

Look so much better with the original window tint

[@alb1573]

Different but very interesting project - nice car.

[@philhermetic]

No real wonder that Mercedes have one of the worst customer service ratings in the UK!

[@organiccold]

Its even worse than Alfa Romeo, and they used to be bad lol

[@philhermetic]

@@organiccold I bought and repaired an Alfa Gulietta from a car auction, , what a lovely little very fast car, but rotten as a pear!!

[@johnnysalvador1117]

Rob and Chris. Fantastic Video as ever! As with a few love to buy this for my old man. Timing belt/chain when was it last replaced?

[@eoinkenny8603]

Lovely car guys I had one as rental when I was in London in 2016 my C Class was a petrol and was a lovely car to drive. Very economical too ! Very enjoyable video well done Rob with the fast turn around !

[@christopherhulse8385]

I would have said £10k all day long, but it's your shout and you look after people, giving them a genuine motor at sensible prices.

[@asaautomotive2764]

I bought a CLA from Copart sandwich this year with no key took it to Mercedes Canterbury with the Copart invoice with my ID and they made me a key £412 all done

[@justinnewton9509]

Nice little quick flip stole it for that price and made profit and still a bargain well done lads

[@jpt757]

Rob and Chris another nice car purchase and sell video...do you mind to share auction site you bought the car from. Thank you.

[@rogerfenton5210]

Very enlightening as regards hand brake release ,so many cars with electric hand brakes

[@kings3803]

This is the first video I have watched and I really enjoyed that. Well done guys.

[@pharoahegypt]

Had a second key programmed for my Peigeot, but when i came to open the car neither my old key or the new one would work. Tech had to come out, open the car with key, then fafed about for few minutes turning it in dash for it to finally work right. Then both worked fine. Overpriced imho, though with all the tech in the keys these days I guess it's inevitable.

[@terencesoutham4262]

Wow that’s a cheap price for that range type of car, someone is going to be very happy to get it ❤❤❤

[@noel8039]

Merc keys come pre programmed using vin number when ordered from dealership. They don’t need to touch the car to program them. Dealership doesn’t make anything ordering a key so charge you 1 hr labour instead, they didn’t want you bringing truck in or onsite for it so they could charge you for nothing. Main dealer main stealer

[@Rodders20004]

Hence why the battery was still disconnected and the car hadn’t moved

[@isammmehmood2739]

100% right , I had the exact same issue last the key to my van (mercedes) ordered the key but they insisted I bring the van down bought it down and some lad told me it’s preprogrammed . I demanded the key I ordered after some hesitance from them guess what ? No programming needed

[@Masonic1016]

@@isammmehmood2739 A new key will contain all the code it needs and doesn't need additional programming, but it's unique serial number still needs to be read and added to the car's internal registry of authorised keys - otherwise, any Mercedes key would open any Mercedes vehicle. You also need to remove from the car's registry, any keys that aren't in your possession.

[@Masonic1016]

@@Rodders20004 The programmer provides power to the car's control module via the OBD port. In fact, the module can be programmed off the car.

[@jasonlegge8051]

Really enjoyed this👍 Love the car🙂 Well done in buying and recommissioning a car that’s been off the road for a while with an interesting past. Made for a great video👍