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RF53 TZU

2003 Mercedes-Benz C · Diesel · 2148cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 165,748 miles on the clock, averaging 5,594 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 TZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,748
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,594

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading165,748 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,099
Average per year5,594
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 TZU 69k93k117k141k166k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,748 miles
Since last MOT+11,099 miles
PASS
Mileage154,649 miles
Since last MOT+6,004 miles
PASS
Mileage148,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,645 miles
Since last MOT+5,422 miles
PASS
Mileage143,223 miles
Since last MOT+3,928 miles
PASS
Mileage139,295 miles
Since last MOT+5,898 miles
PASS
Mileage133,397 miles
Since last MOT+6,647 miles
PASS
Mileage126,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,750 miles
Since last MOT+10,714 miles
PASS
Mileage116,036 miles
Since last MOT+2,715 miles
PASS
Mileage113,321 miles
Since last MOT+2,857 miles
PASS
Mileage110,464 miles
Since last MOT+4,029 miles
PASS
Mileage106,435 miles
Since last MOT+3,564 miles
PASS
Mileage102,871 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage98,283 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage94,142 miles
Since last MOT+4,199 miles
PASS
Mileage89,943 miles
Since last MOT+2,696 miles
PASS
Mileage87,247 miles
Since last MOT+3,013 miles
PASS
Mileage84,234 miles
Since last MOT+15,591 miles
PASS
Mileage68,643 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 TZU
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelC
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2148cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 TZU

What car is RF53 TZU?

RF53 TZU is an red Mercedes-Benz C, diesel (2148cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 TZU?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 TZU was 165,748 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 TZU passed its MOT?

RF53 TZU has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2023.

Is RF53 TZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 TZU 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 RF53 TZU?

RF53 TZU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.