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ET53 VUB

2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Diesel · 1689cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1689cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Diesel 1689cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 135,365 miles on the clock, averaging 7,545 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET53 VUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,365
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,545

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,365 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,545
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET53 VUB 26k53k81k108k135k '07'21'16

Check ET53 VUB

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,365 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,363 miles
Since last MOT+5,133 miles
PASS
Mileage130,230 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,228 miles
Since last MOT+8,809 miles
PASS
Mileage121,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,419 miles
Since last MOT+11,333 miles
PASS
Mileage110,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,086 miles
Since last MOT+14,572 miles
PASS
Mileage95,514 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,505 miles
Since last MOT+18,989 miles
PASS
Mileage76,516 miles
Since last MOT+1,846 miles
PASS
Mileage74,670 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,660 miles
Since last MOT+3,635 miles
PASS
Mileage71,025 miles
Since last MOT+5,468 miles
PASS
Mileage65,557 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,547 miles
Since last MOT+5,488 miles
PASS
Mileage60,059 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage54,169 miles
Since last MOT+5,913 miles
PASS
Mileage48,256 miles
Since last MOT+7,662 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,594 miles
Since last MOT+7,842 miles
PASS
Mileage32,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,871 miles
PASS
Mileage25,881 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 VUB
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1689cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About ET53 VUB

What car is ET53 VUB?

ET53 VUB is an silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, diesel (1689cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of ET53 VUB?

The last recorded mileage for ET53 VUB was 135,365 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET53 VUB passed its MOT?

ET53 VUB has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2021.

Is ET53 VUB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET53 VUB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ET53 VUB?

ET53 VUB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.