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2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · VL53 AWS

VL53 AWS

2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2020. Recorded mileage 36,852 miles. MOT valid until 15/03/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ A
Year / Origin
2020 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 15/03/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage
36,852 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/03/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2020
Engine
1332cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test on 13 March 2026. The maintenance trend appears highly stable, as evidenced by a consistent history of passes over the last three years. Although a technical failure was noted on the same day as the latest pass, the immediate rectification without recorded defects indicates that the vehicle met all primary safety and emission requirements upon the final inspection. The mileage profile is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,142 miles per year. With a total of 36,852 miles, the car shows lower-than-average usage, which typically results in less wear on mechanical components such as the engine, gearbox, and suspension. There is a steady progression in mileage between the annual tests, moving from 16,621 miles in early 2023 to the current reading, suggesting a regular and predictable usage pattern rather than long periods of stagnation. Because the MOT history shows no recurring structural faults, mechanical failures, or persistent advisories, a physical inspection should focus on items related to low-mileage operation. A buyer should check the condition of rubber components, such as bushes and suspension mounts, which can perish or age faster than metal when not driven frequently. Additionally, the brake discs and pads should be inspected for pitting or corrosion, as low mileage can sometimes lead to surface rust if the vehicle is not used regularly.

VL53 AWS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
  • 36,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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VL53 AWS Mileage History

  1. 24/02/202316,621 mi
  2. 28/02/202423,630 mi+7,009 mi
  3. 13/03/202529,338 mi+5,708 mi
  4. 13/03/202636,852 mi+7,514 mi
  5. 13/03/202636,852 mi

Average of roughly 6,639 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

VL53 AWS MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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 (VL53 AWS) between February 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 13 March 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: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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