2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · MW70 LJY
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2020. Recorded mileage 96,283 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MW70 LJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 96,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
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MW70 LJY 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 (MW70 LJY) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 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 (9 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
MW70 LJY Mileage History
- 04/09/202349,386 mi
- 14/08/202471,826 mi+22,440 mi
- 22/08/202471,852 mi+26 mi
- 11/10/202596,113 mi+24,261 mi
- 16/10/202596,283 mi+170 mi
Average of roughly 22,153 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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