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RJ53 NLV

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

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1397cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 111,643 miles on the clock, averaging 6,480 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ53 NLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,643
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,480

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

Below average
Latest reading111,643 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year6,480
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ53 NLV 19k42k65k88k112k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,643 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,630 miles
Since last MOT+9,030 miles
PASS
Mileage102,600 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,954 miles
Since last MOT+10,128 miles
PASS
Mileage92,826 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,819 miles
Since last MOT+9,354 miles
PASS
Mileage83,465 miles
Since last MOT+7,843 miles
PASS
Mileage75,622 miles
Since last MOT+10,091 miles
PASS
Mileage65,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,531 miles
Since last MOT+4,372 miles
PASS
Mileage61,159 miles
Since last MOT+3,743 miles
PASS
Mileage57,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,416 miles
Since last MOT+2,630 miles
PASS
Mileage54,786 miles
Since last MOT+6,173 miles
PASS
Mileage48,613 miles
Since last MOT+5,707 miles
PASS
Mileage42,906 miles
Since last MOT+5,256 miles
PASS
Mileage37,650 miles
Since last MOT+5,918 miles
PASS
Mileage31,732 miles
Since last MOT+6,643 miles
PASS
Mileage25,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,089 miles
Since last MOT+6,401 miles
PASS
Mileage18,688 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 NLV
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1397cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RJ53 NLV

What car is RJ53 NLV?

RJ53 NLV is an silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RJ53 NLV?

The last recorded mileage for RJ53 NLV was 111,643 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ53 NLV passed its MOT?

RJ53 NLV has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2021.

Is RJ53 NLV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ53 NLV 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 RJ53 NLV?

RJ53 NLV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.