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MERCEDES-BENZ A2020 · 1.9L Diesel

AF16 ADA

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2020 MERCEDES-BENZ A — Diesel, 1950cc. This vehicle has 31,177 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 31/08/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2020
Engine
1950cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 18 August 2025 at 31,177 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean certificates, suggesting the car has been kept in a condition that meets DVSA standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,196 miles per year. Between 29 August 2023 and 18 August 2025, the odometer rose from 18,882 to 31,177 miles. This indicates a steady, light usage pattern rather than erratic bursts of high mileage or long periods of stagnation. The lack of recorded defects across these intervals suggests the low mileage has not led to common dormant-vehicle issues like seized calipers or perished seals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on consumables that degrade regardless of mileage. While the MOT history shows no failures for brake discs or suspension bushes, the low annual usage can lead to moisture buildup in brake fluid or flat spots on tyres. Check the tyre date codes to ensure the rubber has not hardened with age, as the record provides no evidence of recent replacements. Verify the service history to ensure the oil change intervals were respected despite the low mileage. The MOT record confirms the vehicle is technically sound, but it does not track internal engine health or transmission fluid condition. A manual check for any signs of corrosion on the underbody would be prudent to confirm the vehicle has been stored in a dry environment.

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✓ Valid MOT
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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Live data last synced with DVSA: Apr 15, 2026, 04:56 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
This vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 18 August 2025 at 31,177 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean certificates, suggesting the car has been kept in a condition that meets DVSA standards without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,196 miles per year. Between 29 August 2023 and 18 August 2025, the odometer rose from 18,882 to 31,177 miles. This indicates a steady, light usage pattern rather than erratic bursts of high mileage or long periods of stagnation. The lack of recorded defects across these intervals suggests the low mileage has not led to common dormant-vehicle issues like seized calipers or perished seals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on consumables that degrade regardless of mileage. While the MOT history shows no failures for brake discs or suspension bushes, the low annual usage can lead to moisture buildup in brake fluid or flat spots on tyres. Check the tyre date codes to ensure the rubber has not hardened with age, as the record provides no evidence of recent replacements. Verify the service history to ensure the oil change intervals were respected despite the low mileage. The MOT record confirms the vehicle is technically sound, but it does not track internal engine health or transmission fluid condition. A manual check for any signs of corrosion on the underbody would be prudent to confirm the vehicle has been stored in a dry environment.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Mercedes-Benz A (AF16 ADA) from 2020 show a total of 5 MOT tests between August 2023 and August 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

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