A man was left confused after he spotted two Mercedes-Benz cars parked in his street with identical number plates.
The mystery became even more bizarre after the man revealed that both cars were silver and appeared to be the same model, although pictures show one of the vehicles had a dent in the rear bumper.
A quick search on the DVLA vehicle checker was able to show that the number plate was registered to a silver Mercedes, and it was taxed until February 2023, with an MOT due in the same period.
John Gargett, a lifelong resident who has become a crime-fighting crusader on the troubled estate, first spotted the two vehicles, reports YorkshireLive.
Mr Gargett said he became alarmed by the two Mercedes Benz vehicles of identical make, model and colour, which had the exact same plates.
He said: "Two cars parked across the street were on the same number plate front and rear.
"I reported this to 101. This was given a priority 8, and two PCSOs attended"
Police in the area confirmed that officers had checked out the street.
South Yorkshire Police said it had attended the road and "spoken to the owner of both vehicles".
According to the police, the identical vehicles are registered for different plates, although one of the vehicles is being used for spare parts.
Police say the identical number plates were placed on the wrong vehicle, stating: "Advice has been given, and the mistake is being rectified."
Autotrader currently has Mercedes-Benz motors from 2006 listed for sale for a price of between €2,400 and €6,000.
