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 1397cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 142,897 miles on the clock, averaging 8,132 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BG53 BBN
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 142,897 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,495 |
| Average per year | 8,132 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG53 BBN |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1397cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BG — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BG53 BBN
What car is BG53 BBN?
BG53 BBN is a black Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BG53 BBN?
The last recorded mileage for BG53 BBN was 142,897 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG53 BBN passed its MOT?
BG53 BBN has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 22 Jul 2021.
Is BG53 BBN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 BBN 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 BG53 BBN?
BG53 BBN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.