2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · LU12 OSE
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 49,231 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LU12 OSE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 49,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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LU12 OSE 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 (LU12 OSE) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
LU12 OSE Mileage History
- 31/07/202326,740 mi
- 31/07/202436,866 mi+10,126 mi
- 20/08/202545,888 mi+9,022 mi
- 31/07/202649,231 mi+3,343 mi
Average of roughly 7,496 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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