Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 89,628 miles on the clock, averaging 6,473 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 NPU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 89,628 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 6,473 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 NPU |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1689cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About ML53 NPU
What car is ML53 NPU?
ML53 NPU is an silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, diesel (1689cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 NPU?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 NPU was 89,628 miles, recorded on 15 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 NPU passed its MOT?
ML53 NPU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Feb 2018.
Is ML53 NPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 NPU 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 ML53 NPU?
ML53 NPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.