2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · AK20 UBX
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 48,036 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK20 UBX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
- 48,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AK20 UBX 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 2020 Mercedes-Benz A (AK20 UBX) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AK20 UBX Mileage History
- 13/07/202337,367 mi
- 27/07/202337,589 mi+222 mi
- 13/08/202444,374 mi+6,785 mi
- 27/06/202548,036 mi+3,662 mi
Average of roughly 5,450 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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