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FV53 UPR

2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Petrol · 1898cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1898cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1898cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 100,576 miles on the clock, averaging 6,796 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FV53 UPR

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,576
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,796

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,576 miles
Reading date
Miles last year29
Average per year6,796
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV53 UPR 34k51k67k84k101k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,576 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,547 miles
Since last MOT+7,110 miles
PASS
Mileage93,437 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,425 miles
Since last MOT+4,954 miles
PASS
Mileage88,471 miles
Since last MOT+8,999 miles
PASS
Mileage79,472 miles
Since last MOT+138 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,334 miles
Since last MOT+7,571 miles
PASS
Mileage71,763 miles
Since last MOT+8,887 miles
PASS
Mileage62,876 miles
Since last MOT+7,952 miles
PASS
Mileage54,924 miles
Since last MOT+249 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,675 miles
Since last MOT+11,808 miles
PASS
Mileage42,867 miles
Since last MOT+580 miles
PASS
Mileage42,287 miles
Since last MOT+4,274 miles
PASS
Mileage38,013 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,940 miles
Since last MOT+3,902 miles
PASS
Mileage34,038 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 UPR
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1898cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FV53 UPR

What car is FV53 UPR?

FV53 UPR is an silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1898cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FV53 UPR?

The last recorded mileage for FV53 UPR was 100,576 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV53 UPR passed its MOT?

FV53 UPR has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2016.

Is FV53 UPR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV53 UPR 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 FV53 UPR?

FV53 UPR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.