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BL53 VDD

2003 Mercedes-Benz C · Diesel · 2148cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelC
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2148cc
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 C Diesel 2148cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 140,766 miles on the clock, averaging 21,224 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL53 VDD

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,766
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
21,224

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading140,766 miles
Reading date
Average per year21,224
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL53 VDD 30k57k85k113k141k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,766 miles
Since last MOT+3,758 miles
PASS
Mileage137,008 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,002 miles
Since last MOT+28,975 miles
PASS
Mileage108,027 miles
Since last MOT+35,981 miles
PASS
Mileage72,046 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,045 miles
Since last MOT+25,563 miles
PASS
Mileage46,482 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,423 miles
Since last MOT+16,699 miles
PASS
Mileage29,724 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VDD
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelC
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2148cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BL53 VDD

What car is BL53 VDD?

BL53 VDD is a blue Mercedes-Benz C, diesel (2148cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL53 VDD?

The last recorded mileage for BL53 VDD was 140,766 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL53 VDD passed its MOT?

BL53 VDD has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2012.

Is BL53 VDD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 VDD 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 BL53 VDD?

BL53 VDD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.