2021 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · CA21 FUG
2021 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2021. Recorded mileage 70,125 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,125 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA21 FUG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 70,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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CA21 FUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz A (CA21 FUG) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Road wheel more than one fixing missing o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
CA21 FUG Mileage History
- 29/05/202456,806 mi
- 26/06/202560,668 mi+3,862 mi
- 03/07/202670,116 mi+9,448 mi
- 09/07/202670,125 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,311 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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