2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · KP71 AEN
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 40,878 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP71 AEN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 40,878 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KP71 AEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla (KP71 AEN) between September 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
KP71 AEN Mileage History
- 10/09/202429,223 mi
- 09/09/202540,876 mi+11,653 mi
- 12/09/202540,878 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,597 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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