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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 2,143 cc

EL 1297MOT history

EL 1297 is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Sept 2015. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 37,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

EL 1297 silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
37,575 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,077 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EL 1297
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

EL 1297 was last recorded at 37,575 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,914 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
661 miles
Average per year
3,077 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,575 miles
  • 2024 – 36,914 miles
  • 2023 – 35,439 miles
  • 2022 – 32,983 miles
  • 2021 – 29,374 miles
  • 2020 – 26,538 miles
  • 2019 – 23,185 miles
  • 2018 – 16,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,575 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,575 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    37,575 miles
    Test number
    174427941346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    36,914 miles
    Test number
    425023209843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail36,914 miles (+1,475)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,914 miles
    Test number
    475765030232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass35,439 miles (+2,456)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    35,439 miles
    Test number
    948077138229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,983 miles (+3,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    32,983 miles
    Test number
    928921842739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass29,374 miles (+2,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    29,374 miles
    Test number
    625523159471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass26,538 miles (+3,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    26,538 miles
    Test number
    592726004731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass23,185 miles (+7,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,185 miles
    Test number
    393894159935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass16,110 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    16,110 miles
    Test number
    119448639852
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre wall damaged

Questions about EL 1297

What vehicle is registration EL 1297 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EL 1297 on a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Sept 2015. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does EL 1297 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on EL 1297 expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on EL 1297?
The MOT on EL 1297 expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has EL 1297 done?
EL 1297 was recorded at 37,575 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 3,077 miles a year.
Has EL 1297 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EL 1297 has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on EL 1297 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on EL 1297 find?
EL 1297 passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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