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SO53 BYJ

2003 Mercedes-Benz E · Diesel · 2148cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelE
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2148cc
ColourBlue
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 2148cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 129,682 miles on the clock, averaging 8,894 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO53 BYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,682
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
8,894

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,682 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,723
Average per year8,894
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO53 BYJ 74k88k102k116k130k '06'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,682 miles
Since last MOT+10,723 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,959 miles
Since last MOT+7,707 miles
PASS
Mileage111,252 miles
Since last MOT+10,362 miles
PASS
Mileage100,890 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,777 miles
Since last MOT+9,059 miles
PASS
Mileage91,718 miles
Since last MOT+9,402 miles
PASS
Mileage82,316 miles
Since last MOT+8,400 miles
PASS
Mileage73,916 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 BYJ
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelE
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2148cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SO53 BYJ

What car is SO53 BYJ?

SO53 BYJ is an blue Mercedes-Benz E, diesel (2148cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SO53 BYJ?

The last recorded mileage for SO53 BYJ was 129,682 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO53 BYJ passed its MOT?

SO53 BYJ has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2013.

Is SO53 BYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO53 BYJ 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 BYJ?

SO53 BYJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.