2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · KX20 UVN
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 53,278 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KX20 UVN Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2023
- 53,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KX20 UVN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz A (KX20 UVN) between March 2023 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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