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E1 SFL

2020 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,722 mi
Last recorded31,722 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class27,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 SFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 31,722 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 117,237 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 29,519 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 87,602 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 26,895 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,088 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 25,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor condition. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective poor condition. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 66,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lense slight damage

Fail 3 Oct 2022 66,933 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light lense slight damage

Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,488 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 59,488 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 55,228 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 49,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,386 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 25,882 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 25,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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E1 SFL is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 27,455 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E1 SFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 6 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was E1 SFL registered?

E1 SFL is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2020.

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