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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 120,710 miles on the clock, averaging 6,458 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BP53 JPU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 120,710 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 6,458 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP53 JPU |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1397cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BP — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BP53 JPU
What car is BP53 JPU?
BP53 JPU is a silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BP53 JPU?
The last recorded mileage for BP53 JPU was 120,710 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP53 JPU passed its MOT?
BP53 JPU has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 27 Sep 2022.
Is BP53 JPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 JPU 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 BP53 JPU?
BP53 JPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.