2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · HV70 LKA
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 55,135 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,135 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV70 LKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 55,135 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV70 LKA 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 Cla (HV70 LKA) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 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 (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))”.
HV70 LKA Mileage History
- 15/08/202342,164 mi
- 22/08/202342,165 mi+1 mi
- 21/08/202450,943 mi+8,778 mi
- 20/08/202553,302 mi+2,359 mi
- 23/07/202655,135 mi+1,833 mi
Average of roughly 4,416 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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