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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 75,898 miles on the clock, averaging 5,297 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RA53 DKE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 75,898 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,875 |
| Average per year | 5,297 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA53 DKE |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1397cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About RA53 DKE
What car is RA53 DKE?
RA53 DKE is an silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.
What is the mileage of RA53 DKE?
The last recorded mileage for RA53 DKE was 75,898 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA53 DKE passed its MOT?
RA53 DKE has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 22 Sep 2017.
Is RA53 DKE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA53 DKE 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 RA53 DKE?
RA53 DKE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.