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EX53 SWO

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

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1397cc
ColourBlue
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 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 90,096 miles on the clock, averaging 5,453 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX53 SWO

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,096
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,453

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading90,096 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,453
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 SWO 19k37k55k72k90k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,096 miles
Since last MOT+14,007 miles
PASS
Mileage76,089 miles
Since last MOT+5,656 miles
PASS
Mileage70,433 miles
Since last MOT+4,547 miles
PASS
Mileage65,886 miles
Since last MOT+162 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,724 miles
Since last MOT+5,627 miles
PASS
Mileage60,097 miles
Since last MOT+7,022 miles
PASS
Mileage53,075 miles
Since last MOT+4,015 miles
PASS
Mileage49,060 miles
Since last MOT+5,246 miles
PASS
Mileage43,814 miles
Since last MOT+4,118 miles
PASS
Mileage39,696 miles
Since last MOT+7,659 miles
PASS
Mileage32,037 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage26,702 miles
Since last MOT+3,517 miles
PASS
Mileage23,185 miles
Since last MOT+4,160 miles
PASS
Mileage19,025 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 SWO
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1397cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 SWO

What car is EX53 SWO?

EX53 SWO is an blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 SWO?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 SWO was 90,096 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 SWO passed its MOT?

EX53 SWO has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2019.

Is EX53 SWO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 SWO 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 EX53 SWO?

EX53 SWO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.