2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA 1.3L Petrol · YY70 BYU
2020 Mercedes-Benz CLA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 2020. Recorded mileage 60,639 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YY70 BYU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 60,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YY70 BYU MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Mercedes-Benz Cla (YY70 BYU) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 November 2025 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: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
YY70 BYU Mileage History
- 19/10/202330,390 mi
- 28/10/202450,039 mi+19,649 mi
- 28/10/202450,039 mi
- 04/11/202560,639 mi+10,600 mi
Average of roughly 14,794 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Frameless Door Glass Regulator & Microswitch StickingModerate
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