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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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 127,103 miles on the clock, averaging 10,445 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SH53 UEC
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 127,103 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,002 |
| Average per year | 10,445 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SH53 UEC |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1397cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SH — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SH53 UEC
What car is SH53 UEC?
SH53 UEC is an silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.
What is the mileage of SH53 UEC?
The last recorded mileage for SH53 UEC was 127,103 miles, recorded on 10 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SH53 UEC passed its MOT?
SH53 UEC has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2016.
Is SH53 UEC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 UEC 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 UEC?
SH53 UEC is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.