2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · WA70 TMZ
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 79,844 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA70 TMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/07/2026
- 79,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA70 TMZ 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 (WA70 TMZ) between September 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
WA70 TMZ Mileage History
- 20/09/202334,647 mi
- 26/09/202446,390 mi+11,743 mi
- 30/09/202446,555 mi+165 mi
- 27/09/202565,847 mi+19,292 mi
- 30/07/202679,844 mi+13,997 mi
Average of roughly 15,816 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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