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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc

V44 ELAMOT history

V44 ELA is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 31 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 94,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

V44 ELA white Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
94,605 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44 ELA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 ELA was last recorded at 94,605 miles on 26 May 2026, 8,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,830 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,775 miles
Average per year
9,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,605 miles
  • 2025 – 85,830 miles
  • 2024 – 77,017 miles
  • 2023 – 66,556 miles
  • 2022 – 54,544 miles
  • 2020 – 43,578 miles
  • 2019 – 32,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,605 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 28 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,605 miles (+8,775)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,605 miles
    Test number
    266718654197
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,830 miles (+8,813)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    85,830 miles
    Test number
    398047346668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,017 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,017 miles
    Test number
    227457483323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail76,930 miles (+10,374)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,930 miles
    Test number
    662302054736
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass66,556 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,556 miles
    Test number
    529904686582
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail66,521 miles (+11,977)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,521 miles
    Test number
    470425712404
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,544 miles (+10,966)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    54,544 miles
    Test number
    569266908254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,578 miles (+10,596)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,578 miles
    Test number
    187978987053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,982 miles
    Test number
    280975166662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V44 ELA

Does V44 ELA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 ELA is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V44 ELA?
The MOT on V44 ELA is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 ELA done?
V44 ELA was recorded at 94,605 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 9,255 miles a year.
Has V44 ELA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 ELA has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V44 ELA 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 V44 ELA find?
V44 ELA passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly on inner edge, and 1 more.

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