2020 Mercedes-Benz A 2.0L Petrol · J5 DEP
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2020. Recorded mileage 42,220 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J5 DEP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 42,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J5 DEP MOT History
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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz A (J5 DEP) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
J5 DEP Mileage History
- 05/12/202324,013 mi
- 02/12/202433,548 mi+9,535 mi
- 05/12/202542,220 mi+8,672 mi
Average of roughly 9,095 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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