2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · R20 NAV
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 50,413 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- 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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R20 NAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 50,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R20 NAV 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 (R20 NAV) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R20 NAV Mileage History
- 04/03/202328,266 mi
- 21/03/202435,241 mi+6,975 mi
- 20/03/202543,275 mi+8,034 mi
- 19/03/202650,413 mi+7,138 mi
- 23/03/202650,413 mi
Average of roughly 7,253 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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