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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 111,317 miles on the clock, averaging 6,514 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BP53 LYW
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 111,317 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,514 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BP53 LYW |
| 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 LYW
What car is BP53 LYW?
BP53 LYW is a silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BP53 LYW?
The last recorded mileage for BP53 LYW was 111,317 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BP53 LYW passed its MOT?
BP53 LYW has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2018.
Is BP53 LYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP53 LYW 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 LYW?
BP53 LYW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.