“It’s Tough”: Man Shows Banged-Up Merc at Petrol Station, Internet Cracks Jokes

“It’s Tough”: Man Shows Banged-Up Merc at Petrol Station, Internet Cracks Jokes

  • A man shared a video on TikTok of a Mercedes-Benz that looked like it was involved in a car accident
  • Although looking messed up, the vehicle was at a petrol station and seemed to be still able to drive on the road
  • Members of the online community took to the comments to express laughter at the motorist's vehicle
A man shared a clip of a banged-up Mercedes-Benz.
A man shared a clip of a banged-up Mercedes-Benz. Images: @bramilton_228
Source: TikTok

Repairing a car can be so costly that some drivers cruise around in vehicles with dents and misaligned parts. One man pointed out a motorist's Mercedes-Benz that appeared to have been in an accident but was still on the road, sparking laughter online.

Still going strong

Using the handle @bramilton_228, a TikTok user uploaded a video of the Merc he saw at a local petrol station in Pretoria. The vehicle's bumper was completely messed up as the lights flashed.

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The man said the vehicle was a "die-hard" and wrote in the comment section:

"It's tough."

Watch the video below:

Poor Merc has Mzansi laughing

A few social media users headed to the comment section and laughed at the Mercedez-Benz that had been in an accident.

@gordonthegreat1 said to the online community:

"I'm impressed. I thought only Toyotas could look like that and still function."

@makustech jokingly compared themselves to the vehicle:

"Me after a bad breakup."

@__spectator said to app users:

"At least the indicator lights still work."

@james.mokone2 laughed when they quoted the car brand's slogan:

"It's still running. After all, it's a Mercedes: the best or nothing."

@zoliiey shared with people in the comment section:

"It is so expensive to fix a car. I would also drive like that."

@di_noko laughed at the vehicle and wondered:

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"No courtesy car, yet you drive such a nice car?"

Son reverses Merc into garage door

In another article, Briefly News reported about a parent who asked their son to reverse their Mercedes-Benz and found their vehicle crashed.

From the slideshow posted on TikTok, it appears the son backed through the garage door and into a wall. Although unfortunate, social media users could not help but crack a joke or two.

Source: Briefly News

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Jade Rhode (Editor) Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News, telling the tales of the community. After her studies, Jade worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, please email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za