2003 Mercedes MINI BUS 4.3L Diesel · PO53 LSU
2003 Mercedes MINI BUS (4.3L, diesel). First registered 02 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 333,935 km. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES MINI BUS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 333,935 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 4.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PO53 LSU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2024
- 333,935 km recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PO53 LSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Mini Bus (PO53 LSU) between October 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)”; “Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
PO53 LSU Odometer History
- 05/10/200667,511 mi
- 05/10/200792,142 km
- 04/10/2008108,137 mi
- 04/10/2008108,137 mi
- 05/10/2009119,832 mi+11,695 mi
- 08/10/2010147,698 mi+27,866 mi
- 08/10/2010147,698 mi
- 12/10/2011175,153 mi+27,455 mi
- 12/10/2012198,477 mi+23,324 mi
- 08/10/2013221,348 mi+22,871 mi
- 24/10/2013221,348 mi
- 15/10/2014239,369 km
- 21/10/2015257,102 km+17,733 km
- 07/10/2016273,330 mi
- 20/10/2017286,993 mi+13,663 mi
- 29/11/2018302,444 km
- 06/12/2019317,540 km+15,096 km
- 09/06/2023324,971 km+7,431 km
- 03/07/2024333,935 km+8,964 km
Average of roughly 15,015 km per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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