2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · J44 ARE
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 45,260 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2020
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J44 ARE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 45,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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J44 ARE MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz Cla (J44 ARE) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
J44 ARE Mileage History
- 16/06/202324,407 mi
- 16/06/202324,407 mi
- 23/05/202430,461 mi+6,054 mi
- 10/06/202537,119 mi+6,658 mi
- 19/06/202645,260 mi+8,141 mi
Average of roughly 6,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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