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SH53 UDW

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

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1397cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 82,414 miles on the clock, averaging 6,454 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 UDW

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,414
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,454

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 reading82,414 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,804
Average per year6,454
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 UDW 35k47k58k70k82k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,414 miles
Since last MOT+5,804 miles
PASS
Mileage76,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,610 miles
Since last MOT+34,638 miles
PASS
Mileage41,972 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,199 miles
Since last MOT+6,461 miles
PASS
Mileage65,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,738 miles
Since last MOT+6,680 miles
PASS
Mileage59,058 miles
Since last MOT+10,696 miles
PASS
Mileage48,362 miles
Since last MOT+6,784 miles
PASS
Mileage41,578 miles
Since last MOT+6,993 miles
PASS
Mileage34,585 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 UDW
MakeMercedes-Benz
ModelA-Class
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1397cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 UDW

What car is SH53 UDW?

SH53 UDW is an silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 UDW?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 UDW was 82,414 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 UDW passed its MOT?

SH53 UDW has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2014.

Is SH53 UDW ULEZ compliant?

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

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