2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · KS20 VPJ
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 71,667 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,667 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS20 VPJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 71,667 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KS20 VPJ 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 (KS20 VPJ) between July 2023 and June 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: Windscreen (1 issue), 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.
KS20 VPJ Mileage History
- 14/07/202329,830 mi
- 19/06/202436,832 mi+7,002 mi
- 10/07/202552,660 mi+15,828 mi
- 19/06/202671,667 mi+19,007 mi
Average of roughly 14,270 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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