Mercedes emissions case could be Scotland’s biggest class action

More than 1,000 drivers have launched claims for compensation from Mercedes over the “dieselgate” scandal, in what could become Scotland’s biggest class action.

Lawyers say they have had as many claims against the marque in three months as they had against Volkswagen (VW) in five years.

Transport authorities in Germany found that Mercedes installed a cheating software in engines that limited emission readings during testing. It follows similar cases involving VW.

As a result of the latest development, Mercedes owners may be able to claim for compensation if their car or van is a diesel and was made between 2008 and 2018.

Patrick McGuire, of Thompsons Solicitors, said: “In just three months, we have had 1,000 cases involving Mercedes, which is half the number we

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