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 2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Petrol 1397cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 5 (44% pass rate). It has 82,504 miles on the clock, averaging 7,094 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RL51 BVN
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 82,504 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,094 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RL51 BVN |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1397cc |
| Year | 2001 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RL — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 51 — September 2001 to February 2002 |
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About RL51 BVN
What car is RL51 BVN?
RL51 BVN is an black Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Reading in 2001.
What is the mileage of RL51 BVN?
The last recorded mileage for RL51 BVN was 82,504 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RL51 BVN passed its MOT?
RL51 BVN has had 9 MOT tests with a 44% pass rate (4 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2014.
Is RL51 BVN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL51 BVN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RL51 BVN?
RL51 BVN is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.