2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · RK20 SVE
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 55,749 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,749 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK20 SVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 55,749 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK20 SVE 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 (RK20 SVE) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RK20 SVE Mileage History
- 23/03/202330,006 mi
- 08/04/202437,701 mi+7,695 mi
- 27/03/202547,615 mi+9,914 mi
- 27/03/202547,615 mi
- 02/04/202655,749 mi+8,134 mi
Average of roughly 8,500 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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