2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.3L Petrol · FJ71 DXE
2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.3L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 10,936 miles. MOT valid until 06 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FJ71 DXE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 10,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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FJ71 DXE MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (FJ71 DXE) between May 2024 and May 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.
FJ71 DXE Mileage History
- 08/05/20247,929 mi
- 08/05/20258,946 mi+1,017 mi
- 05/05/202610,936 mi+1,990 mi
Average of roughly 1,511 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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