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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 94,557 miles on the clock, averaging 6,232 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for CE53 VSA
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 94,557 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,955 |
| Average per year | 6,232 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | CE53 VSA |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1397cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About CE53 VSA
What car is CE53 VSA?
CE53 VSA is a black Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2003.
What is the mileage of CE53 VSA?
The last recorded mileage for CE53 VSA was 94,557 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CE53 VSA passed its MOT?
CE53 VSA has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2017.
Is CE53 VSA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE53 VSA 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 CE53 VSA?
CE53 VSA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.