2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · WM21 OBZ
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2021. Recorded mileage 39,259 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,259 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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WM21 OBZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 39,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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WM21 OBZ 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 (WM21 OBZ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 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: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
WM21 OBZ Mileage History
- 30/07/202430,163 mi
- 31/07/202430,166 mi+3 mi
- 30/07/202533,832 mi+3,666 mi
- 27/07/202639,259 mi+5,427 mi
Average of roughly 4,571 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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