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EU53 YFA

2003 Mercedes-Benz 280 · Diesel · 2151cc

Yellow Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
Model280
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2151cc
ColourYellow
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 280 Diesel 2151cc has had 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 106,005 miles on the clock, averaging 25,152 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU53 YFA

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,005
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
25,152

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading106,005 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year25,152
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EU53 YFA 81k87k93k100k106k '06'07'07

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,005 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,001 miles
Since last MOT+25,326 miles
PASS
Mileage80,675 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 YFA
MakeMercedes-Benz
Model280
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2151cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EU53 YFA

What car is EU53 YFA?

EU53 YFA is an yellow Mercedes-Benz 280, diesel (2151cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EU53 YFA?

The last recorded mileage for EU53 YFA was 106,005 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2007 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU53 YFA passed its MOT?

EU53 YFA has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Sep 2007.

Is EU53 YFA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU53 YFA 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 EU53 YFA?

EU53 YFA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.