2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · J5 EVF
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Nov 2020. Recorded mileage 58,905 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J5 EVF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 58,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J5 EVF Mileage History
- 05/01/202452,810 mi
- 22/08/202558,900 mi+6,090 mi
- 11/09/202558,905 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,618 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
J5 EVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz A (J5 EVF) between January 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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