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LR53 SHV

2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Diesel · 1689cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1689cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1689cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 12 (61% pass rate). It has 132,129 miles on the clock, averaging 5,262 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LR53 SHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,129
Last Mileage
Recorded
31
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 31 tests on record
5,262

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 reading132,129 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year5,262
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR53 SHV 36k60k84k108k132k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,129 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,109 miles
Since last MOT+1,762 miles
PASS
Mileage130,347 miles
Since last MOT+1,955 miles
PASS
Mileage128,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,392 miles
Since last MOT+1,599 miles
PASS
Mileage126,793 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,788 miles
Since last MOT+1,845 miles
PASS
Mileage124,943 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,926 miles
Since last MOT+1,235 miles
PASS
Mileage123,691 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,682 miles
Since last MOT+2,035 miles
PASS
Mileage121,647 miles
Since last MOT+2,201 miles
PASS
Mileage119,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,446 miles
Since last MOT+2,410 miles
PASS
Mileage117,036 miles
Since last MOT+2,564 miles
PASS
Mileage114,472 miles
Since last MOT+2,454 miles
PASS
Mileage112,018 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
PASS
Mileage109,178 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,174 miles
Since last MOT+3,614 miles
PASS
Mileage105,560 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,458 miles
Since last MOT+5,338 miles
PASS
Mileage100,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,120 miles
Since last MOT+7,257 miles
PASS
Mileage92,863 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,833 miles
Since last MOT+10,266 miles
PASS
Mileage82,567 miles
Since last MOT+506 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,061 miles
Since last MOT+16,522 miles
PASS
Mileage65,539 miles
Since last MOT+14,976 miles
PASS
Mileage50,563 miles
Since last MOT+14,311 miles
PASS
Mileage36,252 miles
Since last MOT+109 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,143 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 SHV
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1689cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LR53 SHV

What car is LR53 SHV?

LR53 SHV is an silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, diesel (1689cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2003.

What is the mileage of LR53 SHV?

The last recorded mileage for LR53 SHV was 132,129 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR53 SHV passed its MOT?

LR53 SHV has had 31 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (19 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2025.

Is LR53 SHV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR53 SHV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LR53 SHV?

LR53 SHV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.