2021 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · EY21 AHG
2021 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 40,373 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY21 AHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 40,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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EY21 AHG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz A (EY21 AHG) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/r18 cut in tread”.
EY21 AHG Mileage History
- 08/04/202421,730 mi
- 08/04/202421,730 mi
- 23/04/202532,708 mi+10,978 mi
- 07/05/202640,371 mi+7,663 mi
- 08/05/202640,373 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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