2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · BU20 DTZ
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 41,453 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU20 DTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 41,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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BU20 DTZ 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 Cla (BU20 DTZ) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
BU20 DTZ Mileage History
- 25/05/202325,100 mi
- 06/07/202325,100 mi
- 14/08/202433,297 mi+8,197 mi
- 16/09/202540,769 mi+7,472 mi
- 27/03/202641,453 mi+684 mi
Average of roughly 5,760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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