2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · RW05 TAW
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 09 Aug 2020. Recorded mileage 50,164 miles. MOT valid until 08 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RW05 TAW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 50,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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RW05 TAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz Cla (RW05 TAW) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
RW05 TAW Mileage History
- 17/08/202326,042 mi
- 06/09/202434,695 mi+8,653 mi
- 04/09/202542,606 mi+7,911 mi
- 10/09/202650,164 mi+7,558 mi
Average of roughly 7,865 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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