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FJ53 DXZ

2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Diesel · 1689cc

Grey Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1689cc
ColourGrey
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 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Diesel 1689cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 157,647 miles on the clock, averaging 10,356 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 DXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,647
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,356

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,647 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,356
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 DXZ 45k73k101k129k158k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,647 miles
Since last MOT+5,037 miles
PASS
Mileage152,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,838 miles
PASS
Mileage149,772 miles
Since last MOT+13,920 miles
PASS
Mileage135,852 miles
Since last MOT+12,600 miles
PASS
Mileage123,252 miles
Since last MOT+799 miles
PASS
Mileage122,453 miles
Since last MOT+5,943 miles
PASS
Mileage116,510 miles
Since last MOT+14,760 miles
PASS
Mileage101,750 miles
Since last MOT+13,573 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,177 miles
Since last MOT+13,705 miles
PASS
Mileage74,472 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,468 miles
Since last MOT+15,033 miles
PASS
Mileage59,435 miles
Since last MOT+14,554 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,881 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DXZ
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1689cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 DXZ

What car is FJ53 DXZ?

FJ53 DXZ is an grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class, diesel (1689cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 DXZ?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 DXZ was 157,647 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 DXZ passed its MOT?

FJ53 DXZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2017.

Is FJ53 DXZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 DXZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FJ53 DXZ?

FJ53 DXZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.