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KW53 RUA

2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Petrol · 1397cc

Grey Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1397cc
ColourGrey
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 2004 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Petrol 1397cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 45,248 miles on the clock, averaging 1,490 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KW53 RUA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
45,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
1,490

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

Low mileage
Latest reading45,248 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,490
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KW53 RUA 17k24k31k38k45k '07'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,248 miles
Since last MOT+1,271 miles
PASS
Mileage43,977 miles
Since last MOT+6,060 miles
PASS
Mileage37,917 miles
Since last MOT+3,197 miles
PASS
Mileage34,720 miles
Since last MOT+2,119 miles
PASS
Mileage32,601 miles
Since last MOT+537 miles
PASS
Mileage32,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,064 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
PASS
Mileage31,920 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,920 miles
Since last MOT+839 miles
PASS
Mileage31,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,081 miles
Since last MOT+333 miles
PASS
Mileage30,748 miles
Since last MOT+672 miles
PASS
Mileage30,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,076 miles
Since last MOT+481 miles
PASS
Mileage29,595 miles
Since last MOT+900 miles
PASS
Mileage28,695 miles
Since last MOT+613 miles
PASS
Mileage28,082 miles
Since last MOT+434 miles
PASS
Mileage27,648 miles
Since last MOT+1,221 miles
PASS
Mileage26,427 miles
Since last MOT+1,670 miles
PASS
Mileage24,757 miles
Since last MOT+1,605 miles
PASS
Mileage23,152 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,374 miles
PASS
Mileage20,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,646 miles
PASS
Mileage17,121 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 RUA
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1397cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeKW — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About KW53 RUA

What car is KW53 RUA?

KW53 RUA is a grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Luton in 2004.

What is the mileage of KW53 RUA?

The last recorded mileage for KW53 RUA was 45,248 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW53 RUA passed its MOT?

KW53 RUA has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2026.

Is KW53 RUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KW53 RUA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KW53 RUA?

KW53 RUA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.