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KS53 SMU

2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 127,903 miles on the clock, averaging 9,141 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KS53 SMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,903
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,141

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 reading127,903 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23
Average per year9,141
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KS53 SMU 27k53k78k103k128k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,903 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,880 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage123,218 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,186 miles
Since last MOT+4,930 miles
PASS
Mileage118,256 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,244 miles
Since last MOT+1,282 miles
PASS
Mileage116,962 miles
Since last MOT+6,411 miles
PASS
Mileage110,551 miles
Since last MOT+9,122 miles
PASS
Mileage101,429 miles
Since last MOT+6,217 miles
PASS
Mileage95,212 miles
Since last MOT+21,656 miles
PASS
Mileage73,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,556 miles
Since last MOT+13,795 miles
PASS
Mileage59,761 miles
Since last MOT+15,399 miles
PASS
Mileage44,362 miles
Since last MOT+9,195 miles
PASS
Mileage35,167 miles
Since last MOT+7,770 miles
PASS
Mileage27,397 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 SMU
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeKS — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KS53 SMU

What car is KS53 SMU?

KS53 SMU is a red Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2003.

What is the mileage of KS53 SMU?

The last recorded mileage for KS53 SMU was 127,903 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KS53 SMU passed its MOT?

KS53 SMU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2017.

Is KS53 SMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS53 SMU 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 KS53 SMU?

KS53 SMU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.