2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · MA15 MUA
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2020. Recorded mileage 94,951 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA15 MUA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 94,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
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MA15 MUA 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 (MA15 MUA) between January 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
MA15 MUA Mileage History
- 27/01/202439,478 mi
- 30/07/202443,930 mi+4,452 mi
- 18/07/202563,942 mi+20,012 mi
- 29/07/202564,812 mi+870 mi
- 23/07/202694,951 mi+30,139 mi
Average of roughly 22,313 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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