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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 81,875 miles on the clock, averaging 5,475 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 FMX
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 81,875 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 5,475 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 FMX |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1397cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About DE53 FMX
What car is DE53 FMX?
DE53 FMX is a silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 FMX?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 FMX was 81,875 miles, recorded on 27 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 FMX passed its MOT?
DE53 FMX has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Dec 2019.
Is DE53 FMX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 FMX 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 FMX?
DE53 FMX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.