2020 Mercedes-Benz A 2.0L Petrol · R9 FCW
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 25,543 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R9 FCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 25,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R9 FCW 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 (R9 FCW) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 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: Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
R9 FCW Mileage History
- 28/08/202313,500 mi
- 27/08/202418,385 mi+4,885 mi
- 04/09/202418,507 mi+122 mi
- 26/08/202522,401 mi+3,894 mi
- 18/08/202625,543 mi+3,142 mi
Average of roughly 4,050 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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