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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 1,595 cc

X26 ESSMOT history

X26 ESS is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 29 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 67,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

X26 ESS silver Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
67,178 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 ESS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 ESS was last recorded at 67,178 miles on 7 May 2026, 13,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,953 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
13,225 miles
Average per year
6,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,178 miles
  • 2025 – 53,953 miles
  • 2024 – 44,127 miles
  • 2023 – 36,379 miles
  • 2022 – 29,909 miles
  • 2021 – 25,091 miles
  • 2020 – 24,047 miles
  • 2019 – 21,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,178 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 25 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,178 miles (+13,225)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    67,178 miles
    Test number
    387466481438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass53,953 miles (+9,826)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    53,953 miles
    Test number
    414804322066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    44,127 miles
    Test number
    949056317314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail44,127 miles (+7,748)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,127 miles
    Test number
    299191864829
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass36,379 miles (+6,470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    36,379 miles
    Test number
    892879098084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass29,909 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    29,909 miles
    Test number
    265055946578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,091 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    25,091 miles
    Test number
    852033561485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,048 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    25,048 miles
    Test number
    578558968940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,047 miles (+2,761)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,047 miles
    Test number
    124994897843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    21,286 miles
    Test number
    260694264173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X26 ESS

Does X26 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 ESS is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 ESS?
The MOT on X26 ESS is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 ESS done?
X26 ESS was recorded at 67,178 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 6,304 miles a year.
Has X26 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 ESS has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on X26 ESS 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 X26 ESS find?
X26 ESS passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears.

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