2021 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · HV21 WGU
2021 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2021. Recorded mileage 34,583 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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HV21 WGU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 34,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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HV21 WGU 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 A (HV21 WGU) 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 (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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.
HV21 WGU Mileage History
- 05/06/202422,194 mi
- 30/08/202534,583 mi+12,389 mi
Average of roughly 10,036 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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