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SB52 UPA

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

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1397cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 54,722 miles on the clock, averaging 3,333 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB52 UPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
54,722
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
3,333

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading54,722 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year3,333
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB52 UPA 19k28k37k46k55k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,722 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,719 miles
Since last MOT+394 miles
PASS
Mileage54,325 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,323 miles
Since last MOT+589 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,734 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
PASS
Mileage50,959 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,957 miles
Since last MOT+3,853 miles
PASS
Mileage47,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,220 miles
PASS
Mileage42,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,884 miles
Since last MOT+2,881 miles
PASS
Mileage40,003 miles
Since last MOT+3,679 miles
PASS
Mileage36,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,324 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage30,742 miles
Since last MOT+5,135 miles
PASS
Mileage25,607 miles
Since last MOT+7,021 miles
PASS
Mileage18,586 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 UPA
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1397cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About SB52 UPA

What car is SB52 UPA?

SB52 UPA is an blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SB52 UPA?

The last recorded mileage for SB52 UPA was 54,722 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB52 UPA passed its MOT?

SB52 UPA has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2016.

Is SB52 UPA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB52 UPA 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 SB52 UPA?

SB52 UPA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.