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2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · KR70 AEL

KR70 AEL

2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2020. Recorded mileage 49,127 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ A
Year / Origin
2020 · Northampton
Safety Recall
None Outstanding
MOT Status
Valid until 10 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
49,127 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
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Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2020
Engine
1461cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This vehicle maintains a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 8 December 2025 at 49,127 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes over the preceding years, suggesting a high standard of mechanical upkeep. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a six-year-old vehicle. The distance increased by 16,844 miles between the November 2024 test and the December 2025 test, which represents a period of higher usage compared to the 14,047 miles covered between December 2023 and November 2024. Despite this recent increase in annual mileage, the vehicle has not developed any recurring mechanical faults. The record shows a single failure on 1 December 2023 at 18,236 miles, though the vehicle passed on the same day. The lack of detailed defect data for that failure is unusual, but the subsequent clean passes indicate any issues were rectified immediately. There are no mentions of corrosion, suspension wear, or brake deterioration across the history. A buyer should focus on standard consumable wear during a physical inspection. Given the mileage has reached nearly 50,000, check the depth of the tyre treads and the condition of the brake discs. While the MOT history is exceptionally clean, verifying the service history for oil changes and filter replacements will confirm if the mechanical care matches the official test results.
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KR70 AEL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
  • 49,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded

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KR70 AEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 19:03
MOT Analysis

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 2020 Mercedes-Benz A (KR70 AEL) between December 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

KR70 AEL Mileage History

  1. 01/12/202318,236 mi
  2. 01/12/202318,236 mi
  3. 29/11/202432,283 mi+14,047 mi
  4. 08/12/202549,127 mi+16,844 mi

Average of roughly 15,291 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
No Open Safety Recalls

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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