2021 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · AR04 SUB
2021 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2021. Recorded mileage 33,550 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR04 SUB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 33,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AR04 SUB MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz A (AR04 SUB) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
AR04 SUB Mileage History
- 31/01/202425,759 mi
- 01/04/202528,781 mi+3,022 mi
- 04/03/202633,550 mi+4,769 mi
Average of roughly 3,729 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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