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EL05 FAL

2021 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1333cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,541 mi
Last recorded57,541 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class26,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL05 FAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,333cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 57,541 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 86,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 50,044 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 77,780 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 38,637 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,546 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 62,183 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,594 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 50,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2019 45,152 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 36,523 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 36,517 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 13,328 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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EL05 FAL is a 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,333cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 26,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EL05 FAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EL05 FAL registered?

EL05 FAL is a 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 August 2021.

Is EL05 FAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL05 FAL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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