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MA53 JZL

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

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 74,614 miles on the clock, averaging 4,223 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA53 JZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,614
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,223

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 reading74,614 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year4,223
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA53 JZL 9k25k42k58k75k '06'22'16

Check MA53 JZL

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,614 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,607 miles
Since last MOT+10,084 miles
PASS
Mileage64,523 miles
Since last MOT+2,453 miles
PASS
Mileage62,070 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,065 miles
Since last MOT+3,023 miles
PASS
Mileage59,042 miles
Since last MOT+3,228 miles
PASS
Mileage55,814 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,785 miles
Since last MOT+2,621 miles
PASS
Mileage53,164 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,162 miles
Since last MOT+3,444 miles
PASS
Mileage49,718 miles
Since last MOT+3,993 miles
PASS
Mileage45,725 miles
Since last MOT+7,111 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,614 miles
Since last MOT+4,975 miles
PASS
Mileage33,639 miles
Since last MOT+3,450 miles
PASS
Mileage30,189 miles
Since last MOT+3,336 miles
PASS
Mileage26,853 miles
Since last MOT+3,718 miles
PASS
Mileage23,135 miles
Since last MOT+2,299 miles
PASS
Mileage20,836 miles
Since last MOT+4,044 miles
PASS
Mileage16,792 miles
Since last MOT+7,892 miles
PASS
Mileage8,900 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 JZL
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1397cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MA53 JZL

What car is MA53 JZL?

MA53 JZL is an silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MA53 JZL?

The last recorded mileage for MA53 JZL was 74,614 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA53 JZL passed its MOT?

MA53 JZL has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2022.

Is MA53 JZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA53 JZL 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 MA53 JZL?

MA53 JZL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.