2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · LM20 YBX
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 82,313 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,313 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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LM20 YBX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 82,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
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LM20 YBX 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 Cla (LM20 YBX) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”.
LM20 YBX Mileage History
- 26/09/202448,705 mi
- 27/09/202448,705 mi
- 26/09/202571,478 mi+22,773 mi
- 26/09/202571,478 mi
- 24/09/202682,313 mi+10,835 mi
Average of roughly 16,858 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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