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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 74,963 miles on the clock, averaging 6,357 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BG53 FXV
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 74,963 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,357 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BG53 FXV |
| 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 FXV
What car is BG53 FXV?
BG53 FXV is a black Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BG53 FXV?
The last recorded mileage for BG53 FXV was 74,963 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BG53 FXV passed its MOT?
BG53 FXV has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 15 Jul 2016.
Is BG53 FXV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 FXV 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 FXV?
BG53 FXV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.