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Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen spotted with a lavatory related numberplate in Chelsea There’s tasteless and there’s lavatorial humour. A Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen spotted on the Kings Road in Chelsea last week was seen complete with a truly tacky numberplate. It read: “Dr II Poo.” Class. Facebook: @TheSteepleTimes Instagram: @TheSteepleTimes Twitter: @SteepleTimes

By The Steeple Times◆24 December 2019◆1 minute read

Dr II Poo – Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, registration “Dr II Poo” – Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen spotted with a lavatory related numberplate in Chelsea.

There’s tasteless and there’s lavatorial humour.

A Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen spotted on the Kings Road in Chelsea last week was seen complete with a truly tacky numberplate. It read: “Dr II Poo.”

Class.

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