Vehicle summary
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 69,145 miles on the clock, averaging 6,266 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 FHL
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 69,145 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | -291 |
| Average per year | 6,266 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 FHL |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A-Class |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1397cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 FHL
What car is SM53 FHL?
SM53 FHL is an grey Mercedes-Benz A-Class, petrol (1397cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 FHL?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 FHL was 69,145 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 FHL passed its MOT?
SM53 FHL has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Dec 2014.
Is SM53 FHL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 FHL 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 SM53 FHL?
SM53 FHL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.