2020 Mercedes-Benz A 1.3L Petrol · YC20 HSD
2020 Mercedes-Benz A (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 26,527 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,527 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC20 HSD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 26,527 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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YC20 HSD MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz A (YC20 HSD) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YC20 HSD Mileage History
- 23/05/202311,531 mi
- 21/05/202415,351 mi+3,820 mi
- 28/05/202519,739 mi+4,388 mi
- 07/05/202626,527 mi+6,788 mi
Average of roughly 5,071 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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