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DE53 BXR

2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Petrol · 1397cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1397cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 91,770 miles on the clock, averaging 6,868 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 BXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,770
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,868

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading91,770 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,868
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DE53 BXR 21k39k56k74k92k '06'16'12

Check DE53 BXR

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,770 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,770 miles
Since last MOT+4,947 miles
PASS
Mileage86,823 miles
Since last MOT+3,704 miles
PASS
Mileage83,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,119 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage70,845 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,743 miles
Since last MOT+6,626 miles
PASS
Mileage64,117 miles
Since last MOT+8,166 miles
PASS
Mileage55,951 miles
Since last MOT+8,242 miles
PASS
Mileage47,709 miles
Since last MOT+8,728 miles
PASS
Mileage38,981 miles
Since last MOT+8,004 miles
PASS
Mileage30,977 miles
Since last MOT+7,902 miles
PASS
Mileage23,075 miles
Since last MOT+1,897 miles
PASS
Mileage21,178 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 BXR
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1397cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 BXR

What car is DE53 BXR?

DE53 BXR is a silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 BXR?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 BXR was 91,770 miles, recorded on 7 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 BXR passed its MOT?

DE53 BXR has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Oct 2016.

Is DE53 BXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 BXR 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 DE53 BXR?

DE53 BXR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.