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RF53 UBP

2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 55,461 miles on the clock, averaging 2,338 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 UBP

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,461
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,338

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 reading55,461 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23
Average per year2,338
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF53 UBP 14k24k35k45k55k '06'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,461 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
PASS
Mileage55,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,438 miles
Since last MOT+645 miles
PASS
Mileage54,793 miles
Since last MOT+1,107 miles
PASS
Mileage53,686 miles
Since last MOT+888 miles
PASS
Mileage52,798 miles
Since last MOT+847 miles
PASS
Mileage51,951 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,950 miles
Since last MOT+852 miles
PASS
Mileage51,098 miles
Since last MOT+1,866 miles
PASS
Mileage49,232 miles
Since last MOT+1,595 miles
PASS
Mileage47,637 miles
Since last MOT+3,459 miles
PASS
Mileage44,178 miles
Since last MOT+3,651 miles
PASS
Mileage40,527 miles
Since last MOT+3,569 miles
PASS
Mileage36,958 miles
Since last MOT+4,495 miles
PASS
Mileage32,463 miles
Since last MOT+3,437 miles
PASS
Mileage29,026 miles
Since last MOT+3,630 miles
PASS
Mileage25,396 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage21,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage17,729 miles
Since last MOT+3,945 miles
PASS
Mileage13,784 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 UBP
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 UBP

What car is RF53 UBP?

RF53 UBP is an silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 UBP?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 UBP was 55,461 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 UBP passed its MOT?

RF53 UBP has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2024.

Is RF53 UBP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 UBP 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 RF53 UBP?

RF53 UBP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.