2023 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · H21 CAE
2023 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2023. Recorded mileage 12,209 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 12,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
H21 CAE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 12,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H21 CAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2023 Mercedes-Benz A (H21 CAE) between November 2025 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W177)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Digital Service History
Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for H21CAE.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for H21CAE. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (H21C Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as H21CAE.
JAGUAR
I-PACE
ALFA ROMEO
STELVIO VELOCE TB AWD AUTO
CITROEN
BERLINGO
MAZDA
RX-8
FORD
KUGA ST-LINE EDITION
FORD
RANGER
MERCEDES-BENZ
A 200 AMG LINE PREMIUM+ MHEV A
MERCEDES-BENZ
SLC
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VAUXHALL
VIVA
VOLKSWAGEN
TOURAN
JAGUAR
XK8
MERCEDES-BENZ A Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2023 model year cars.
- MBUX "Black Screen" and Software InstabilityModerate
The dual-screen MBUX system can suffer from total "blackouts," where screens fail to turn on or reboot randomly while driving. This is often a software stability issue requiring a firmware update.
- A250e Hybrid System / Charging FaultsModerate
The plug-in hybrid model can experience charging communication errors or "Drive System Malfunction" warnings due to software bugs or sensor sensitivity.
- M282 1.3L Turbo Thermostat Housing & Water Pump Coolant LeakModerate
On A180 and A200 1.3-litre petrol engines, the plastic composite thermostat housing and coolant bypass pipe develop weeping cracks, resulting in slow coolant loss.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.