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BG53 ULA

2003 Mercedes-Benz E · Diesel · 2685cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelE
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2685cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Mercedes-Benz E Diesel 2685cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 157,335 miles on the clock, averaging 7,807 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 ULA

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,335
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,807

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,335 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,987
Average per year7,807
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 ULA 62k86k110k133k157k '06'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,335 miles
Since last MOT+5,987 miles
PASS
Mileage151,348 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,333 miles
Since last MOT+9,468 miles
PASS
Mileage141,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,865 miles
Since last MOT+7,573 miles
PASS
Mileage134,292 miles
Since last MOT+14,378 miles
PASS
Mileage119,914 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,911 miles
Since last MOT+9,796 miles
PASS
Mileage110,115 miles
Since last MOT+4,895 miles
PASS
Mileage105,220 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
PASS
Mileage101,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,394 miles
Since last MOT+6,837 miles
PASS
Mileage94,557 miles
Since last MOT+6,761 miles
PASS
Mileage87,796 miles
Since last MOT+7,012 miles
PASS
Mileage80,784 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,764 miles
Since last MOT+7,184 miles
PASS
Mileage73,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,580 miles
Since last MOT+11,612 miles
PASS
Mileage61,968 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ULA
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelE
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2685cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 ULA

What car is BG53 ULA?

BG53 ULA is a blue Mercedes-Benz E, diesel (2685cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 ULA?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 ULA was 157,335 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 ULA passed its MOT?

BG53 ULA has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Dec 2018.

Is BG53 ULA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 ULA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BG53 ULA?

BG53 ULA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.