2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · J18 VJE
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 34,155 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J18 VJE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 34,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J18 VJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz A (J18 VJE) between July 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J18 VJE Mileage History
- 14/07/202316,135 mi
- 16/07/202424,907 mi+8,772 mi
- 30/05/202532,439 mi+7,532 mi
- 30/05/202532,456 mi+17 mi
- 19/11/202534,155 mi+1,699 mi
Average of roughly 7,663 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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