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KP53 DRO

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

Silver Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1397cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 11 (52% pass rate). It has 135,872 miles on the clock, averaging 8,694 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KP53 DRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,872
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2006
52%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,694

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,872 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,694
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KP53 DRO 34k59k85k110k136k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,872 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,871 miles
Since last MOT+20,260 miles
PASS
Mileage115,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,611 miles
Since last MOT+3,712 miles
PASS
Mileage111,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,899 miles
Since last MOT+8,597 miles
PASS
Mileage103,302 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,277 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,241 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,185 miles
Since last MOT+7,692 miles
PASS
Mileage95,493 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage88,888 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,778 miles
Since last MOT+9,185 miles
PASS
Mileage79,593 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,519 miles
Since last MOT+9,426 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,093 miles
Since last MOT+7,979 miles
PASS
Mileage62,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,114 miles
Since last MOT+9,669 miles
PASS
Mileage52,445 miles
Since last MOT+2,536 miles
PASS
Mileage49,909 miles
Since last MOT+7,768 miles
PASS
Mileage42,141 miles
Since last MOT+8,356 miles
PASS
Mileage33,785 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,757 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 DRO
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1397cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKP — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KP53 DRO

What car is KP53 DRO?

KP53 DRO is a silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KP53 DRO?

The last recorded mileage for KP53 DRO was 135,872 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KP53 DRO passed its MOT?

KP53 DRO has had 23 MOT tests with a 52% pass rate (12 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2018.

Is KP53 DRO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KP53 DRO 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 KP53 DRO?

KP53 DRO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.