2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · KL14 KAR
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 28,565 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL14 KAR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 28,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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KL14 KAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz A (KL14 KAR) between August 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
KL14 KAR Mileage History
- 12/08/202315,667 mi
- 12/02/202417,825 mi+2,158 mi
- 10/02/202522,819 mi+4,994 mi
- 27/01/202628,565 mi+5,746 mi
Average of roughly 5,239 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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