2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · RX70 UVL
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 42,687 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,687 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX70 UVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
- 42,687 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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RX70 UVL MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz A (RX70 UVL) between September 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
RX70 UVL Mileage History
- 08/09/202322,415 mi
- 10/09/202430,931 mi+8,516 mi
- 10/09/202430,931 mi
- 15/05/202542,687 mi+11,756 mi
- 15/05/202542,687 mi
Average of roughly 12,043 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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