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YJ53 DXC

2003 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

205,059 mi
Last recorded205,059 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Unknown144,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 DXC
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 205,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 202,647 miles

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated above axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated above axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage inside wheel arch (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inside wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mount corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 197,841 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 190,530 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 190,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light stays on (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fog light on near side not on off side (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 187,313 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule parking brake air pipe ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 187,313 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule parking brake air pipe ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 184,878 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule parking brake air pipe ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 181,721 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 offside rear along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule parking brake airline ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 177,156 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 172,172 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 167,169 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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YJ53 DXC is a 2003 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 144,358 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ53 DXC registered?

YJ53 DXC is a 2003 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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