2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · AK60 JAM
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 48,935 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK60 JAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 48,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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AK60 JAM 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 (AK60 JAM) between May 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
AK60 JAM Mileage History
- 19/05/202323,711 mi
- 03/05/202431,726 mi+8,015 mi
- 09/05/202541,169 mi+9,443 mi
- 17/10/202545,480 mi+4,311 mi
- 14/10/202648,935 mi+3,455 mi
Average of roughly 7,406 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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