2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · TK55 BAD
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 79,570 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2020
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TK55 BAD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 79,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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TK55 BAD 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 Cla (TK55 BAD) between September 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (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.
TK55 BAD Mileage History
- 18/09/202346,932 mi
- 04/09/202459,414 mi+12,482 mi
- 09/09/202575,454 mi+16,040 mi
- 15/01/202679,570 mi+4,116 mi
Average of roughly 14,026 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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