2021 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · WG71 KSV
2021 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2021. Recorded mileage 40,771 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG71 KSV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 40,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG71 KSV 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 A (WG71 KSV) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
WG71 KSV Mileage History
- 11/04/202422,621 mi
- 11/04/202422,622 mi+1 mi
- 19/03/202528,326 mi+5,704 mi
- 27/03/202640,771 mi+12,445 mi
Average of roughly 9,269 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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