2021 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · MC71 OBV
2021 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 24,357 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MC71 OBV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 24,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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MC71 OBV MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz A (MC71 OBV) between November 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MC71 OBV Mileage History
- 21/11/202419,700 mi
- 29/10/202524,357 mi+4,657 mi
- 29/10/202524,357 mi
Average of roughly 4,974 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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