2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.5L Diesel · V80 WAS
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Jan 2020. Recorded mileage 61,368 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,368 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V80 WAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 61,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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V80 WAS 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 (V80 WAS) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V80 WAS Mileage History
- 05/01/202331,380 mi
- 09/01/202444,901 mi+13,521 mi
- 09/01/202444,901 mi
- 02/01/202552,142 mi+7,241 mi
- 19/01/202661,368 mi+9,226 mi
Average of roughly 9,868 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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