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2021 Mercedes-Benz A 1.9L Diesel · SA71 ABN

SA71 ABN

2021 Mercedes-Benz A (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 38,987 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ A
Year / Origin
2021 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Expired on 02 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
38,987 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 02 Jun 2026
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2021
Engine
1950cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presented a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 29 May 2025 at 38,987 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the prior test on 4 June 2024 also passed without advisory. A curious entry shows a failure on the same date and mileage with no defects listed; this points to an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a worsening condition. As of 14 July 2026, this test is over thirteen months old and the annual certificate has likely expired. Mileage data reveals a two-phase usage pattern. In the first recorded test on 4 June 2024, the odometer read 17,241 miles, implying light use since the 2021 manufacture. By 29 May 2025 the reading had climbed to 38,987 miles, a gain of 21,746 miles in under twelve months. This accelerated accumulation suggests a change in ownership or commuting profile rather than steady private use. The sparse record shows only two annual inspections, both clean, so no consumable wear or structural issues were formally logged. With no advisories or faults in the official history, the buyer should still perform a physical check of high-wear components that the spike in mileage may have stressed. Inspect tyre tread depth and sidewall condition, brake disc thickness and caliper operation, and front suspension bushes for deterioration. Examine exhaust emissions via a fresh test, and assess chassis corrosion on sills and subframes despite the absence of recorded rust. The duplicate failure entry warrants a request for the original test certificate to confirm no hidden rectification.

SA71 ABN Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
  • 38,987 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
32
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
✓ No outstanding recalls
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ULEZ Compliant
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SA71 ABN Mileage History

  1. 04/06/202417,241 mi
  2. 29/05/202538,987 mi+21,746 mi
  3. 29/05/202538,987 mi

Average of roughly 22,127 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

SA71 ABN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 12:31
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz A (SA71 ABN) between June 2024 and May 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 May 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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