2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · R5 OYA
2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2023. Recorded mileage 48,027 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R5 OYA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 48,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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R5 OYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2023 Mercedes-Benz Cla (R5 OYA) between March 2026 and March 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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