2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · DA21 PDZ
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2021. Recorded mileage 27,852 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA21 PDZ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2025
- 27,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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DA21 PDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla (DA21 PDZ) between June 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 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.
DA21 PDZ Mileage History
- 27/06/20246,561 mi
- 10/08/202527,852 mi+21,291 mi
Average of roughly 19,006 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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