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SL53 TZV

2003 Mercedes-Benz E · Diesel · 2685cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelE
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2685cc
ColourBlack
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 E Diesel 2685cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 118,879 miles on the clock, averaging 9,698 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 TZV

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,879
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,698

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,879 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,131
Average per year9,698
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL53 TZV 39k59k79k99k119k '06'14'11

Check SL53 TZV

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,879 miles
Since last MOT+13,131 miles
PASS
Mileage105,748 miles
Since last MOT+7,550 miles
PASS
Mileage98,198 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,168 miles
Since last MOT+5,929 miles
PASS
Mileage92,239 miles
Since last MOT+9,252 miles
PASS
Mileage82,987 miles
Since last MOT+8,637 miles
PASS
Mileage74,350 miles
Since last MOT+9,310 miles
PASS
Mileage65,040 miles
Since last MOT+10,654 miles
PASS
Mileage54,386 miles
Since last MOT+14,955 miles
PASS
Mileage39,431 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 TZV
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelE
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2685cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 TZV

What car is SL53 TZV?

SL53 TZV is an black Mercedes-Benz E, diesel (2685cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 TZV?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 TZV was 118,879 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 TZV passed its MOT?

SL53 TZV has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Dec 2014.

Is SL53 TZV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 TZV 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 SL53 TZV?

SL53 TZV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.