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BL53 VGJ

2004 Mercedes-Benz C · Diesel · 2148cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelC
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine2148cc
ColourSilver
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 2004 Mercedes-Benz C Diesel 2148cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 78,168 miles on the clock, averaging 3,010 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL53 VGJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,168
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,010

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,168 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,010
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL53 VGJ 21k36k50k64k78k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,168 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,166 miles
Since last MOT+1,800 miles
PASS
Mileage76,366 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,361 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
PASS
Mileage76,291 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,267 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
PASS
Mileage76,066 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,035 miles
Since last MOT+1,278 miles
PASS
Mileage74,757 miles
Since last MOT+1,191 miles
PASS
Mileage73,566 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage69,983 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage65,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,986 miles
PASS
Mileage61,325 miles
Since last MOT+3,822 miles
PASS
Mileage57,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,060 miles
PASS
Mileage53,443 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,442 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage49,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,747 miles
PASS
Mileage46,003 miles
Since last MOT+3,922 miles
PASS
Mileage42,081 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage38,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,555 miles
PASS
Mileage34,649 miles
Since last MOT+3,642 miles
PASS
Mileage31,007 miles
Since last MOT+4,257 miles
PASS
Mileage26,750 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,743 miles
Since last MOT+5,294 miles
PASS
Mileage21,449 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 VGJ
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelC
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2148cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BL53 VGJ

What car is BL53 VGJ?

BL53 VGJ is a silver Mercedes-Benz C, diesel (2148cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BL53 VGJ?

The last recorded mileage for BL53 VGJ was 78,168 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL53 VGJ passed its MOT?

BL53 VGJ has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2025.

Is BL53 VGJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL53 VGJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, 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 VGJ?

BL53 VGJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.