2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.3L Petrol · J21 CVR
2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2019. Recorded mileage 27,498 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2019
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J21 CVR Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/10/2023
- 27,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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J21 CVR MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (J21 CVR) between October 2023 and October 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- MBUX "Black Screen" and Software InstabilityModerate
The dual-screen MBUX system can suffer from total "blackouts," where screens fail to turn on or reboot randomly while driving. This is often a software stability issue requiring a firmware update.
- M282 1.3L Turbo Thermostat Housing & Water Pump Coolant LeakModerate
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