2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · E8 BEF
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 64,519 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E8 BEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 64,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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E8 BEF MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz Cla (E8 BEF) between September 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
E8 BEF Mileage History
- 13/09/202233,999 mi
- 22/09/202350,378 mi+16,379 mi
- 12/06/202457,970 mi+7,592 mi
- 12/06/202457,970 mi
- 19/05/202564,519 mi+6,549 mi
Average of roughly 11,389 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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