2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · EJ70 LHR
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2020. Recorded mileage 37,812 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ70 LHR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 37,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EJ70 LHR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz Cla (EJ70 LHR) between May 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EJ70 LHR Mileage History
- 07/05/202425,869 mi
- 07/05/202425,869 mi
- 08/05/202537,812 mi+11,943 mi
Average of roughly 11,916 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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