2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · BJ20 WZR
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 18 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 41,277 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ20 WZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 41,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BJ20 WZR 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 (BJ20 WZR) between March 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BJ20 WZR Mileage History
- 06/03/20239,339 mi
- 08/03/202419,309 mi+9,970 mi
- 05/12/202423,367 mi+4,058 mi
- 20/11/202541,277 mi+17,910 mi
- 20/11/202541,277 mi
Average of roughly 11,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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