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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 105,905 miles on the clock, averaging 6,070 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for ML53 VGC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 105,905 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,707 |
| Average per year | 6,070 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | ML53 VGC |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 VGC
What car is ML53 VGC?
ML53 VGC is an silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of ML53 VGC?
The last recorded mileage for ML53 VGC was 105,905 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ML53 VGC passed its MOT?
ML53 VGC has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2021.
Is ML53 VGC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML53 VGC 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 ML53 VGC?
ML53 VGC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.