2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · RF21 MVX
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2021. Recorded mileage 63,226 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF21 MVX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 63,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF21 MVX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla (RF21 MVX) between June 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
RF21 MVX Mileage History
- 08/06/202447,947 mi
- 24/06/202559,119 mi+11,172 mi
- 06/01/202663,221 mi+4,102 mi
- 07/01/202663,226 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 9,655 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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