2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · J17 ODU
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2021. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2021
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J17 ODU Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 19/11/2026
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MOT Status
No MOT history available
No MOT test records were found for this registration. DVSA’s digital archive only covers tests from 2005, so a vehicle that has not been tested since then may legitimately have no visible history.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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