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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 Petrol 1998cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 154,335 miles on the clock, averaging 6,065 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for FV53 HDE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 154,335 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,065 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FV53 HDE |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About FV53 HDE
What car is FV53 HDE?
FV53 HDE is an black Mercedes-Benz C, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.
What is the mileage of FV53 HDE?
The last recorded mileage for FV53 HDE was 154,335 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FV53 HDE passed its MOT?
FV53 HDE has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2024.
Is FV53 HDE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 HDE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is FV53 HDE?
FV53 HDE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.