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SA53 DYP

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

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1689cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 60,978 miles on the clock, averaging 5,008 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SA53 DYP

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,978
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,008

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading60,978 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,008
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA53 DYP 14k26k38k49k61k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,978 miles
Since last MOT+1,334 miles
PASS
Mileage59,644 miles
Since last MOT+1,957 miles
PASS
Mileage57,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,687 miles
Since last MOT+3,298 miles
PASS
Mileage54,389 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,389 miles
Since last MOT+2,756 miles
PASS
Mileage51,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,633 miles
Since last MOT+7,442 miles
PASS
Mileage44,191 miles
Since last MOT+9,772 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,419 miles
Since last MOT+7,935 miles
PASS
Mileage26,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,484 miles
Since last MOT+5,012 miles
PASS
Mileage21,472 miles
Since last MOT+6,669 miles
PASS
Mileage14,803 miles
Since last MOT+747 miles
PASS
Mileage14,056 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 DYP
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1689cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SA53 DYP

What car is SA53 DYP?

SA53 DYP is an silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, diesel (1689cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SA53 DYP?

The last recorded mileage for SA53 DYP was 60,978 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA53 DYP passed its MOT?

SA53 DYP has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2016.

Is SA53 DYP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA53 DYP 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 SA53 DYP?

SA53 DYP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.