2021 Mercedes-Benz A 2.0L Petrol · AK21 PFN
2021 Mercedes-Benz A (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2021. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
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- Common Faults
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AK21 PFN Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 14/09/2026
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MOT Status
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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