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LB53 VZR

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

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 58,391 miles on the clock, averaging 3,963 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LB53 VZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,391
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,963

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading58,391 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,963
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB53 VZR 23k32k41k49k58k '07'16'11

Check LB53 VZR

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,391 miles
Since last MOT+2,670 miles
PASS
Mileage55,721 miles
Since last MOT+2,666 miles
PASS
Mileage53,055 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,054 miles
PASS
Mileage64,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,738 miles
Since last MOT+18,372 miles
PASS
Mileage46,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,366 miles
Since last MOT+6,689 miles
PASS
Mileage39,677 miles
Since last MOT+6,753 miles
PASS
Mileage32,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,924 miles
Since last MOT+4,537 miles
PASS
Mileage28,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,387 miles
Since last MOT+5,624 miles
PASS
Mileage22,763 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 VZR
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LB53 VZR

What car is LB53 VZR?

LB53 VZR is an black Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LB53 VZR?

The last recorded mileage for LB53 VZR was 58,391 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LB53 VZR passed its MOT?

LB53 VZR has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2016.

Is LB53 VZR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB53 VZR 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 LB53 VZR?

LB53 VZR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.