2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · AP21 EFT
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 36,565 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP21 EFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 36,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP21 EFT 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 (AP21 EFT) between February 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
AP21 EFT Mileage History
- 09/02/202415,969 mi
- 06/02/202518,509 mi+2,540 mi
- 20/08/202521,896 mi+3,387 mi
- 27/08/202636,565 mi+14,669 mi
- 28/08/202636,565 mi
Average of roughly 8,083 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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