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SH53 CJU

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

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1689cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 155,296 miles on the clock, averaging 11,532 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 CJU

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,296
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,532

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading155,296 miles
Reading date
Miles last year103,417
Average per year11,532
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 CJU 17k52k86k121k155k '07'19'12

Check SH53 CJU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,296 miles
Since last MOT+103,417 miles
PASS
Mileage51,879 miles
PASS
Mileage146,794 miles
Since last MOT+104,328 miles
PASS
Mileage42,466 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,102 miles
PASS
Mileage38,363 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
PASS
Mileage35,976 miles
Since last MOT+2,090 miles
PASS
Mileage33,886 miles
Since last MOT+566 miles
PASS
Mileage33,320 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,287 miles
Since last MOT+3,952 miles
PASS
Mileage29,335 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,312 miles
Since last MOT+4,152 miles
PASS
Mileage25,160 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage22,573 miles
Since last MOT+5,195 miles
PASS
Mileage17,378 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 CJU
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1689cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 CJU

What car is SH53 CJU?

SH53 CJU is an red Mercedes-Benz A-Class, diesel (1689cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 CJU?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 CJU was 155,296 miles, recorded on 1 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 CJU passed its MOT?

SH53 CJU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Mar 2019.

Is SH53 CJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 CJU 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 SH53 CJU?

SH53 CJU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.