2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · SB20 DYY
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 39,620 miles. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB20 DYY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 39,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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SB20 DYY MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz A (SB20 DYY) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
SB20 DYY Mileage History
- 14/03/202318,103 mi
- 12/03/202424,873 mi+6,770 mi
- 06/03/202531,393 mi+6,520 mi
- 26/02/202639,620 mi+8,227 mi
Average of roughly 7,277 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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