2021 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · K5 WCW
2021 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2021. Recorded mileage 43,056 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K5 WCW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 43,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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K5 WCW MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz A (K5 WCW) between January 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
K5 WCW Mileage History
- 26/01/202428,650 mi
- 18/01/202537,475 mi+8,825 mi
- 20/01/202537,477 mi+2 mi
- 14/10/202543,056 mi+5,579 mi
Average of roughly 8,396 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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