2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · SP70 NLK
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 09 Oct 2020. Recorded mileage 85,565 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,565 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP70 NLK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/11/2025
- 85,565 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SP70 NLK 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 A (SP70 NLK) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SP70 NLK Mileage History
- 12/10/202373,234 mi
- 13/10/202373,234 mi
- 20/09/202483,998 mi+10,764 mi
- 03/11/202585,565 mi+1,567 mi
Average of roughly 5,982 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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