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 1397cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 103,369 miles on the clock, averaging 6,432 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for NL53 HLC
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,369 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 6,432 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | NL53 HLC |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1397cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | NL — Newcastle, North |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About NL53 HLC
What car is NL53 HLC?
NL53 HLC is an silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.
What is the mileage of NL53 HLC?
The last recorded mileage for NL53 HLC was 103,369 miles, recorded on 23 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has NL53 HLC passed its MOT?
NL53 HLC has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Nov 2018.
Is NL53 HLC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 HLC 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 NL53 HLC?
NL53 HLC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.