2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · SN71 UUL
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 2021. Recorded mileage 36,419 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SN71 UUL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 36,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SN71 UUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla (SN71 UUL) between November 2024 and November 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.
SN71 UUL Mileage History
- 14/11/202429,975 mi
- 25/11/202536,419 mi+6,444 mi
Average of roughly 6,260 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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