2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · LM71 DZV
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2021. Recorded mileage 18,710 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM71 DZV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 18,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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LM71 DZV MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla (LM71 DZV) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LM71 DZV Mileage History
- 07/10/20249,964 mi
- 20/11/202515,216 mi+5,252 mi
- 09/09/202618,710 mi+3,494 mi
Average of roughly 4,552 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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