2021 Mercedes-Benz A 2.0L Petrol · JH14 KAY
2021 Mercedes-Benz A (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2021. Recorded mileage 44,374 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2021
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,374 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JH14 KAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 44,374 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JH14 KAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz A (JH14 KAY) between April 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
JH14 KAY Mileage History
- 03/04/202430,326 mi
- 28/11/202436,832 mi+6,506 mi
- 28/11/202436,832 mi
- 25/11/202544,373 mi+7,541 mi
- 26/11/202544,374 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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