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YJ53 DXB

2003 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,624 mi
Last recorded145,624 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes Unknown144,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 145,624 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 143,113 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 139,525 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 139,525 miles

Headlamp aim too high o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible o/s and n/s. LED bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Braking system leaking union that splits to the handbrake units (1.1.3 (d))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 139,523 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 139,479 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 139,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight cracks in discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 133,613 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Pass 15 Oct 2018 124,246 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 112,660 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 112,592 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 DXB is a 2003 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DXB registered?

YJ53 DXB is a 2003 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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