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BV53 VMG

2003 Mercedes-Benz C · Diesel · 2148cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelC
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2148cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 164,998 miles on the clock, averaging 4,747 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV53 VMG

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,998
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,747

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading164,998 miles
Reading date
Miles last year109
Average per year4,747
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV53 VMG 110k124k137k151k165k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,998 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,889 miles
Since last MOT+5,573 miles
PASS
Mileage159,316 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,247 miles
Since last MOT+10,248 miles
PASS
Mileage148,999 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,997 miles
Since last MOT+10,055 miles
PASS
Mileage138,942 miles
Since last MOT+5,119 miles
PASS
Mileage133,823 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,819 miles
Since last MOT+4,550 miles
PASS
Mileage129,269 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,269 miles
Since last MOT+12,038 miles
PASS
Mileage117,231 miles
PASS
Mileage252,541 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage252,541 miles
Since last MOT+32,916 miles
PASS
Mileage219,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage219,625 miles
Since last MOT+39,647 miles
PASS
Mileage179,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,978 miles
Since last MOT+35,325 miles
PASS
Mileage144,653 miles
Since last MOT+34,836 miles
PASS
Mileage109,817 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VMG
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelC
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2148cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BV53 VMG

What car is BV53 VMG?

BV53 VMG is a red Mercedes-Benz C, diesel (2148cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BV53 VMG?

The last recorded mileage for BV53 VMG was 164,998 miles, recorded on 18 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV53 VMG passed its MOT?

BV53 VMG has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2018.

Is BV53 VMG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV53 VMG 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 BV53 VMG?

BV53 VMG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.