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RY53 TFJ

2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · Diesel · 1689cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1689cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1689cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 182,401 miles on the clock, averaging 11,548 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RY53 TFJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,401
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
11,548

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,401 miles
Reading date
Miles last year312
Average per year11,548
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY53 TFJ 60k91k121k152k182k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,401 miles
Since last MOT+312 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,089 miles
Since last MOT+14,882 miles
PASS
Mileage167,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,207 miles
Since last MOT+8,873 miles
PASS
Mileage158,334 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,328 miles
Since last MOT+3,200 miles
PASS
Mileage155,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,128 miles
Since last MOT+9,618 miles
PASS
Mileage145,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,145 miles
PASS
Mileage139,365 miles
Since last MOT+3,435 miles
PASS
Mileage135,930 miles
Since last MOT+9,721 miles
PASS
Mileage126,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,209 miles
Since last MOT+8,630 miles
PASS
Mileage117,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,579 miles
Since last MOT+15,591 miles
PASS
Mileage101,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,988 miles
Since last MOT+18,913 miles
PASS
Mileage83,075 miles
Since last MOT+23,059 miles
PASS
Mileage60,016 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,013 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 TFJ
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1689cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RY53 TFJ

What car is RY53 TFJ?

RY53 TFJ is an blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class, diesel (1689cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RY53 TFJ?

The last recorded mileage for RY53 TFJ was 182,401 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY53 TFJ passed its MOT?

RY53 TFJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2017.

Is RY53 TFJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY53 TFJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RY53 TFJ?

RY53 TFJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.