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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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 118,127 miles on the clock, averaging 6,597 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for FG53 DFU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 118,127 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,597 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FG53 DFU |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2148cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FG53 DFU
What car is FG53 DFU?
FG53 DFU is an red Mercedes-Benz C, diesel (2148cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of FG53 DFU?
The last recorded mileage for FG53 DFU was 118,127 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FG53 DFU passed its MOT?
FG53 DFU has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2021.
Is FG53 DFU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG53 DFU 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 FG53 DFU?
FG53 DFU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.