2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · SH70 EBM
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2020. Recorded mileage 48,204 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH70 EBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 48,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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SH70 EBM 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 Cla (SH70 EBM) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
SH70 EBM Mileage History
- 14/06/202324,159 mi
- 10/06/202431,445 mi+7,286 mi
- 21/05/202535,056 mi+3,611 mi
- 23/07/202648,204 mi+13,148 mi
- 24/07/202648,204 mi
Average of roughly 7,731 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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