2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · PK21 MBU
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 13 Apr 2021. Recorded mileage 24,824 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK21 MBU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 24,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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PK21 MBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla (PK21 MBU) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
PK21 MBU Mileage History
- 28/03/202414,827 mi
- 08/04/202516,730 mi+1,903 mi
- 08/04/202624,824 mi+8,094 mi
Average of roughly 4,928 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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