
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Red · Diesel · 2016 · 2,143 cc
X29 ELFMOT history
X29 ELF is a red diesel Mercedes-Benz GLA first used on 24 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 75,204 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 75,204 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 8 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,544 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X29 ELF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- GLA
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,143 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 24 Jun 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X29 ELF was last recorded at 75,204 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 4,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,150 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,054 miles
- Average per year
- 7,544 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 75,204 miles
- 2025 – 71,150 miles
- 2024 – 59,170 miles
- 2023 – 51,780 miles
- 2022 – 43,719 miles
- 2021 – 37,139 miles
- 2020 – 32,316 miles
- 2019 – 22,167 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Full MOT history
9 tests since 6 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,204 miles (+4,054)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 75,204 miles
- Test number
- 879849956739
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,150 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 71,150 miles
- Test number
- 549728921579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,150 miles (+11,980)3 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,150 miles
- Test number
- 778389927772
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,170 miles (+7,390)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 59,170 miles
- Test number
- 616402735231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,780 miles (+8,061)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 51,780 miles
- Test number
- 955639631025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass43,719 miles (+6,580)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 43,719 miles
- Test number
- 246943645210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,139 miles (+4,823)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 37,139 miles
- Test number
- 610873332768
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass32,316 miles (+10,149)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 32,316 miles
- Test number
- 343396693352
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass22,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 22,167 miles
- Test number
- 725856611586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X29 ELF
- Does X29 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X29 ELF is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X29 ELF?
- The MOT on X29 ELF is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X29 ELF done?
- X29 ELF was recorded at 75,204 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 7,544 miles a year.
- Has X29 ELF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X29 ELF has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on X29 ELF 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 X29 ELF find?
- X29 ELF passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.
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