2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · XR11 MSR
2021 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 05 May 2021. Recorded mileage 43,110 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XR11 MSR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 43,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XR11 MSR 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 (XR11 MSR) between May 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 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 (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
XR11 MSR Mileage History
- 03/05/202425,456 mi
- 24/03/202533,740 mi+8,284 mi
- 25/03/202533,741 mi+1 mi
- 26/03/202643,110 mi+9,369 mi
Average of roughly 9,317 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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