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2021 Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A 1.3L Petrol · FL71 ACU

FL71 ACU

2021 Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 36,856 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ A 180 SPORT EXECUTVE EDITION A
Year / Origin
2021 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 10 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
36,856 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 10 Sept 2026
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2021
Engine
1332cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 180 carries a clean roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 8 September 2025 at 36,856 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend is stable across both available entries. The earlier 11 September 2024 test at 27,409 miles also passed without advisories, showing no worsening or recurring mechanical faults over the twelve-month interval. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a five-year-old vehicle. The car covered 9,447 miles between September 2024 and September 2025, averaging roughly 7,371 miles per year since registration. The DVSA history shows only two tests with no gaps beyond the standard annual cycle, and the low recorded mileage suggests predominantly light use rather than sustained motorway wear on drivetrain or suspension components. With two consecutive passes and zero advisories, the MOT record gives no cause to suspect neglected consumables or structural corrosion. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of brake disc thickness, suspension bushes, and underbody corrosion points, as these items fall outside routine MOT failure thresholds until significantly degraded. The absence of flagged defects reflects compliant upkeep by prior keepers rather than a guarantee of component life remaining. Given the sparse but clean history, verify service stamps against the 27,409 and 36,856-mile readings to confirm intervals were honoured. No recurring test faults exist to direct targeted scrutiny, yet pre-purchase checks on tyre sidewall condition and exhaust emissions hardware remain sound practice on a low-mileage executive variant.
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FL71 ACU Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
  • 36,856 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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FL71 ACU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A (FL71 ACU) between September 2024 and September 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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FL71 ACU Mileage History

  1. 11/09/202427,409 mi
  2. 08/09/202536,856 mi+9,447 mi

Average of roughly 9,532 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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67
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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