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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.

X29 ELF red Mercedes-Benz Gla – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass75,204 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 6 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass71,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,150 miles
    Test number
    549728921579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. Pass59,170 miles (+7,390)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,170 miles
    Test number
    616402735231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. Pass43,719 miles (+6,580)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    43,719 miles
    Test number
    246943645210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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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