2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · PA16 AVE
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 58,801 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PA16 AVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 58,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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PA16 AVE 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 (PA16 AVE) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PA16 AVE Mileage History
- 29/03/202338,623 mi
- 22/03/202442,079 mi+3,456 mi
- 08/03/202547,997 mi+5,918 mi
- 09/03/202658,801 mi+10,804 mi
- 09/03/202658,801 mi
Average of roughly 6,850 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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