2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · Y9 GAL
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 12 Feb 2020. Recorded mileage 81,673 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y9 GAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 81,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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Y9 GAL 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 (Y9 GAL) between February 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y9 GAL Mileage History
- 24/02/202269,891 mi
- 03/03/202374,524 mi+4,633 mi
- 03/03/202374,524 mi
- 24/02/202477,775 mi+3,251 mi
- 13/05/202581,673 mi+3,898 mi
Average of roughly 3,666 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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