2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · BL70 VKD
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 2020. Recorded mileage 49,378 miles. MOT valid until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL70 VKD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 49,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BL70 VKD 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 (BL70 VKD) between December 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BL70 VKD Mileage History
- 04/12/202326,883 mi
- 05/12/202326,886 mi+3 mi
- 02/04/202542,198 mi+15,312 mi
- 30/03/202649,378 mi+7,180 mi
Average of roughly 9,702 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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