2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · CV20 GNJ
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 29,252 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV20 GNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 29,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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CV20 GNJ 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 (CV20 GNJ) between January 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
CV20 GNJ Mileage History
- 11/01/202319,537 mi
- 08/01/202420,239 mi+702 mi
- 02/12/202433,500 km
- 22/11/202529,252 mi
- 22/11/202529,252 mi
Average of roughly 3,392 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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