2021 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · PA21 HHH
2021 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2021. Recorded mileage 62,774 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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PA21 HHH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2025
- 62,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PA21 HHH MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz A (PA21 HHH) between February 2025 and February 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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