2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · PF21 AVL
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2021. Recorded mileage 17,742 miles. MOT expired on 27 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,742 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF21 AVL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 17,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PF21 AVL MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla (PF21 AVL) between May 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
PF21 AVL Mileage History
- 24/05/202412,216 mi
- 01/05/202517,742 mi+5,526 mi
Average of roughly 5,901 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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