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SL53 VGX

2003 Mercedes-Benz Ml · Diesel · 2688cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelMl
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2688cc
ColourSilver
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 Ml Diesel 2688cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 98,741 miles on the clock, averaging 4,960 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 VGX

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,960

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading98,741 miles
Reading date
Miles last year45
Average per year4,960
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 VGX 34k50k66k83k99k '06'19'12

Check SL53 VGX

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,741 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,696 miles
Since last MOT+2,441 miles
PASS
Mileage96,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,255 miles
Since last MOT+2,267 miles
PASS
Mileage93,988 miles
Since last MOT+1,902 miles
PASS
Mileage92,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,667 miles
PASS
Mileage89,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,419 miles
Since last MOT+2,167 miles
PASS
Mileage87,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,159 miles
PASS
Mileage83,093 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,945 miles
Since last MOT+7,346 miles
PASS
Mileage75,599 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,597 miles
Since last MOT+9,090 miles
PASS
Mileage66,507 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,506 miles
Since last MOT+13,136 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,370 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
PASS
Mileage53,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,292 miles
Since last MOT+727 miles
PASS
Mileage52,565 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,549 miles
Since last MOT+4,650 miles
PASS
Mileage47,899 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage41,848 miles
Since last MOT+367 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,481 miles
Since last MOT+7,259 miles
PASS
Mileage34,222 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 VGX
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelMl
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2688cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 VGX

What car is SL53 VGX?

SL53 VGX is an silver Mercedes-Benz Ml, diesel (2688cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 VGX?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 VGX was 98,741 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 VGX passed its MOT?

SL53 VGX has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2019.

Is SL53 VGX ULEZ compliant?

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

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