2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · G5 SLG
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 22 Oct 2020. Recorded mileage 30,605 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G5 SLG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 30,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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G5 SLG MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz A (G5 SLG) between October 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
G5 SLG Mileage History
- 09/10/202312,733 mi
- 12/03/202414,285 mi+1,552 mi
- 21/02/202522,627 mi+8,342 mi
- 10/03/202630,605 mi+7,978 mi
Average of roughly 7,392 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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