Vehicle summary
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 A-Class Petrol 1598cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 88,078 miles on the clock, averaging 5,207 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BD53 DFZ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 88,078 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 62 |
| Average per year | 5,207 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 DFZ |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BD — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BD53 DFZ
What car is BD53 DFZ?
BD53 DFZ is a black Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BD53 DFZ?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 DFZ was 88,078 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 DFZ passed its MOT?
BD53 DFZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2020.
Is BD53 DFZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 DFZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BD53 DFZ?
BD53 DFZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.