They stopped the van during the day on Saturday acordin to a post on social media.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP), who were working in tandem with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), said the vehicle was almost two tones overweight at 5440kg. In addition the vehicle was noinsured, untaxed and without an MOT.
It was removed from the road and the driver was reported, GMP said.
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They can contact the crime charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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