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NL53 HLV

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

Black Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1397cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 66,404 miles on the clock, averaging 4,516 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 HLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,404
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,516

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 reading66,404 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,160
Average per year4,516
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL53 HLV 21k32k44k55k66k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,404 miles
Since last MOT+3,160 miles
PASS
Mileage63,244 miles
Since last MOT+5,744 miles
PASS
Mileage57,500 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,483 miles
Since last MOT+8,566 miles
PASS
Mileage48,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,917 miles
Since last MOT+5,328 miles
PASS
Mileage43,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,589 miles
Since last MOT+4,286 miles
PASS
Mileage39,303 miles
Since last MOT+6,017 miles
PASS
Mileage33,286 miles
Since last MOT+1,909 miles
PASS
Mileage31,377 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage27,532 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage21,078 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 HLV
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1397cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 HLV

What car is NL53 HLV?

NL53 HLV is an black Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 HLV?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 HLV was 66,404 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 HLV passed its MOT?

NL53 HLV has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2016.

Is NL53 HLV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 HLV 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 HLV?

NL53 HLV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.