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Is it legal to upgrade my headlights to LEDs?

I have a 2017 Mercedes-Benz B180 SE, the headlights are normal bulbs, is it legal to upgrade to LED headlamps?

Asked on 10 January 2022 by C.Ehlas

Answered by Sarah Tooze
No, your car would fail its MoT. The DVSA issued guidance on this last year, see: www.gov.uk/government/publications/special-notice-...s
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