2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.5L Diesel · D20 DAE
2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 140,895 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D20 DAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 140,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D20 DAE 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 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (D20 DAE) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 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: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
D20 DAE Mileage History
- 26/09/2023122,303 mi
- 21/09/2024130,132 mi+7,829 mi
- 13/09/2025135,988 mi+5,856 mi
- 28/08/2026140,895 mi+4,907 mi
- 28/08/2026140,895 mi
Average of roughly 6,364 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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