2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · BU70 HWC
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2020. Recorded mileage 66,128 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU70 HWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 66,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU70 HWC 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 (BU70 HWC) between October 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 August 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
BU70 HWC Mileage History
- 07/10/202327,139 mi
- 28/08/202440,619 mi+13,480 mi
- 16/08/202554,294 mi+13,675 mi
- 15/08/202665,888 mi+11,594 mi
- 22/08/202666,128 mi+240 mi
Average of roughly 13,562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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