2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · SN70 SYP
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 79,491 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,491 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN70 SYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 79,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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SN70 SYP 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 (SN70 SYP) between March 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
SN70 SYP Mileage History
- 07/03/202464,220 mi
- 28/02/202574,585 mi+10,365 mi
- 28/02/202574,586 mi+1 mi
- 21/10/202579,490 mi+4,904 mi
- 22/10/202579,491 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,394 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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