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SY53 OVU

2003 Mercedes-Benz Ml · Diesel · 2688cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelMl
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine2688cc
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 Ml Diesel 2688cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 61,960 miles on the clock, averaging 3,156 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 OVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
61,960
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,156

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

Low mileage
Latest reading61,960 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,428
Average per year3,156
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 OVU 7k21k34k48k62k '07'25'16

Check SY53 OVU

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,960 miles
Since last MOT+3,428 miles
PASS
Mileage58,532 miles
Since last MOT+3,888 miles
PASS
Mileage54,644 miles
Since last MOT+6,020 miles
PASS
Mileage48,624 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,624 miles
Since last MOT+9,445 miles
PASS
Mileage39,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,179 miles
Since last MOT+8,671 miles
PASS
Mileage30,508 miles
Since last MOT+10,207 miles
PASS
Mileage20,301 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage15,285 miles
Since last MOT+469 miles
FAIL
Mileage14,816 miles
Since last MOT+1,693 miles
PASS
Mileage13,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,123 miles
Since last MOT+384 miles
PASS
Mileage12,739 miles
Since last MOT+449 miles
PASS
Mileage12,290 miles
Since last MOT+449 miles
PASS
Mileage11,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,841 miles
Since last MOT+878 miles
PASS
Mileage10,963 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage10,960 miles
Since last MOT+756 miles
PASS
Mileage10,204 miles
Since last MOT+825 miles
PASS
Mileage9,379 miles
Since last MOT+812 miles
PASS
Mileage8,567 miles
Since last MOT+952 miles
PASS
Mileage7,615 miles
Since last MOT+627 miles
PASS
Mileage6,988 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 OVU
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelMl
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2688cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 OVU

What car is SY53 OVU?

SY53 OVU is an black Mercedes-Benz Ml, diesel (2688cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 OVU?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 OVU was 61,960 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 OVU passed its MOT?

SY53 OVU has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2025.

Is SY53 OVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 OVU 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 SY53 OVU?

SY53 OVU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.