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Pothole Wrecks Mercedes, Sparks £146 Bill and Outrage

5/13/2025

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Chauffeur Andy Sozos expressed his frustration over Brent's crumbling roads after a pothole wrecked his Mercedes, leaving him with a £146 bill. While Brent Council denied responsibility, insisting they were unaware of the pothole, they’ve already spent £15 million on repairs and faced nearly £600,000 in compensation claims since 2020.

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Chauffeur Andy Sozos expressed his frustration over Brent's crumbling roads after a pothole wrecked his Mercedes, leaving him with a £146 bill. While Brent Council denied responsibility, insisting they were unaware of the pothole, they’ve already spent £15 million on repairs and faced nearly £600,000 in compensation claims since 2020.