2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · GJ20 EBU
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 45,648 miles. MOT valid until 05 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 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ20 EBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 45,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ20 EBU 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 (GJ20 EBU) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 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 (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
GJ20 EBU Mileage History
- 03/05/202329,414 mi
- 13/02/202434,365 mi+4,951 mi
- 14/02/202434,365 mi
- 06/03/202540,140 mi+5,775 mi
- 05/03/202645,648 mi+5,508 mi
Average of roughly 5,717 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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