2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · LN20 FWP
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 49,528 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 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 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,528 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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LN20 FWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 49,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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LN20 FWP 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 (LN20 FWP) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
LN20 FWP Mileage History
- 29/05/202434,860 mi
- 18/06/202544,975 mi+10,115 mi
- 12/07/202544,980 mi+5 mi
- 14/07/202544,980 mi
- 17/07/202649,528 mi+4,548 mi
Average of roughly 6,877 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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