2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2.0L Petrol · Y21 NAL
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Oct 2015. Recorded mileage 39,539 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,539 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
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Y21 NAL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2021
- 39,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y21 NAL MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (Y21 NAL) between November 2021 and November 2021.
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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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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