2021 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · D333 BBS
2021 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2021. Recorded mileage 40,899 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,899 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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D333 BBS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 40,899 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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D333 BBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz A (D333 BBS) between June 2024 and August 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.
D333 BBS Mileage History
- 24/06/202432,722 mi
- 19/06/202536,880 mi+4,158 mi
- 13/08/202640,899 mi+4,019 mi
Average of roughly 3,830 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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