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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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 125,344 miles on the clock, averaging 5,696 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO53 BYF
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 125,344 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,227 |
| Average per year | 5,696 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO53 BYF |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | C |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2148cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SO53 BYF
What car is SO53 BYF?
SO53 BYF is an black Mercedes-Benz C, diesel (2148cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SO53 BYF?
The last recorded mileage for SO53 BYF was 125,344 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO53 BYF passed its MOT?
SO53 BYF has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2025.
Is SO53 BYF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 BYF 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 SO53 BYF?
SO53 BYF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.