2021 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · YM70 XMW
2021 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 20 Jan 2021. Recorded mileage 39,368 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YM70 XMW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 39,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YM70 XMW 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 (YM70 XMW) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YM70 XMW Mileage History
- 30/12/202324,742 mi
- 16/12/202433,119 mi+8,377 mi
- 06/12/202539,283 mi+6,164 mi
- 11/12/202539,368 mi+85 mi
Average of roughly 7,504 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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