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J25 DVA

2020 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,545 mi
Last recorded62,545 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class27,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 DVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 62,545 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2026 59,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 61,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 61,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 51,610 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Apr 2025 51,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2024 52,045 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 38,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2023 40,690 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2022 29,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 20,095 miles

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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J25 DVA is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,969cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J25 DVA, 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 J25 DVA registered?

J25 DVA is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2020.

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