2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · 5 UVX
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2021. Recorded mileage 48,928 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2021
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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5 UVX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 48,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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5 UVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla (5 UVX) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
5 UVX Mileage History
- 11/03/202439,296 mi
- 11/03/202439,296 mi
- 04/09/202442,610 mi+3,314 mi
- 18/08/202546,495 mi+3,885 mi
- 10/02/202648,928 mi+2,433 mi
Average of roughly 5,019 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Frameless Door Glass Regulator & Microswitch StickingModerate
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- M282 1.3L Turbo Electric Wastegate Actuator BindingSerious
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