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L8 MEG

2020 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,471 mi
Last recorded56,471 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class27,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 MEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 56,471 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 56,471 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 103,666 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 38,687 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 97,921 miles

Crack at bottom of windscreen

Pass 6 Nov 2023 29,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 91,648 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 83,899 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 80,260 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2021 74,831 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,718 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,325 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 39,839 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,021 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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L8 MEG is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L8 MEG, 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 L8 MEG registered?

L8 MEG is a 2020 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 November 2020.

Is L8 MEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 MEG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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