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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 7 and failing 10 (41% pass rate). It has 55,765 miles on the clock, averaging 1,839 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for DE53 URX
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 55,765 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 1,839 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE53 URX |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 URX
What car is DE53 URX?
DE53 URX is a black Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE53 URX?
The last recorded mileage for DE53 URX was 55,765 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE53 URX passed its MOT?
DE53 URX has had 17 MOT tests with a 41% pass rate (7 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2016.
Is DE53 URX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 URX 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 URX?
DE53 URX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.