2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · LD20 BKO
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 50,640 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,640 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- 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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LD20 BKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 50,640 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LD20 BKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz A (LD20 BKO) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LD20 BKO Mileage History
- 24/03/202319,359 mi
- 22/03/202427,615 mi+8,256 mi
- 25/03/202427,703 mi+88 mi
- 14/03/202541,579 mi+13,876 mi
- 03/03/202650,640 mi+9,061 mi
Average of roughly 10,630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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