2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · X17 RAO
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 2021. Recorded mileage 13,964 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X17 RAO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 13,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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X17 RAO MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Mercedes-Benz Cla (X17 RAO) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
X17 RAO Mileage History
- 17/05/20248,451 mi
- 27/08/202512,908 mi+4,457 mi
- 24/08/202613,964 mi+1,056 mi
Average of roughly 2,429 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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