2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · FL21 EWV
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 49,318 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FL21 EWV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 49,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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FL21 EWV MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla (FL21 EWV) between February 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FL21 EWV Mileage History
- 14/02/202422,799 mi
- 14/02/202422,799 mi
- 05/12/202427,605 mi+4,806 mi
- 21/11/202549,318 mi+21,713 mi
Average of roughly 14,997 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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