2022 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · DE71 SEY
2022 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2022. Recorded mileage 38,690 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE71 SEY Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 38,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DE71 SEY MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2022 Mercedes-Benz A (DE71 SEY) between December 2025 and December 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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