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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 87,001 miles on the clock, averaging 6,025 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BV53 VNE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 87,001 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,025 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BV53 VNE |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BV — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BV53 VNE
What car is BV53 VNE?
BV53 VNE is a blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BV53 VNE?
The last recorded mileage for BV53 VNE was 87,001 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BV53 VNE passed its MOT?
BV53 VNE has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2015.
Is BV53 VNE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV53 VNE 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 BV53 VNE?
BV53 VNE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.