Official DVLA Record

2003 Mercedes A-Class 1.7L Diesel · FL53 VHY

FL53 VHY

2003 Mercedes A-Class (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 165,000 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES A-CLASS
Year / Origin
2003 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 24/11/2019
Road Tax
Untaxed (30/04/2019)
Recorded Mileage
165,000 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.7L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/11/2019
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30/04/2019
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2003
Engine
1689cc

FL53 VHY Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2018
  • 165,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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FL53 VHY Mileage History

  1. 19/09/200629,598 mi
  2. 16/05/200846,509 mi+16,911 mi
  3. 15/05/200954,562 mi+8,053 mi
  4. 23/10/200956,942 mi+2,380 mi
  5. 24/10/200956,942 mi
  6. 08/12/200956,953 mi+11 mi
  7. 18/10/201065,068 mi+8,115 mi
  8. 05/11/201179,679 mi+14,611 mi
  9. 12/11/201179,685 mi+6 mi
  10. 02/10/201290,527 mi+10,842 mi
  11. 18/10/2013100,462 mi+9,935 mi
  12. 23/10/2013100,492 mi+30 mi
  13. 31/10/2014108,459 mi+7,967 mi
  14. 31/10/2014108,459 mi
  15. 25/11/2015115,883 mi+7,424 mi
  16. 23/11/2016129,019 mi+13,136 mi
  17. 23/11/2016129,019 mi
  18. 24/11/2017144,413 mi+15,394 mi
  19. 23/11/2018165,000 mi+20,587 mi

Average of roughly 11,119 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

FL53 VHY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 2 Sept 2026, 02:51
PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY