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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T157 ALOMOT history

T157 ALO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 124,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2023
Mileage
124,875 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T157 ALO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,199 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T157 ALO was last recorded at 124,875 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,873 miles · 5 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 124,875 miles
  • 2021 – 123,920 miles
  • 2020 – 122,948 miles
  • 2018 – 118,304 miles
  • 2017 – 114,600 miles
  • 2016 – 110,952 miles
  • 2015 – 106,295 miles
  • 2014 – 101,418 miles
  • 2013 – 93,747 miles
  • 2012 – 89,846 miles
  • 2011 – 85,411 miles
  • 2009 – 80,979 miles
  • 2008 – 72,717 miles
  • 2006 – 67,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,875 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,875 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,875 miles
    Test number
    495757845095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail124,873 miles (+953)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,873 miles
    Test number
    793346466651
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass123,920 miles (+972)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,920 miles
    Test number
    209782237316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen but not in direct view of driver
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering arm ball joint
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering box
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering idler arm

  4. Pass122,948 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,948 miles
    Test number
    763989432779
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail122,944 miles (+4,640)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,944 miles
    Test number
    372280188555
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,304 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,304 miles
    Test number
    601565282869
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated strong advise

  7. Fail118,304 miles (+3,704)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,304 miles
    Test number
    242694039485
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deteriorated strong advise

  8. Pass114,600 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,600 miles
    Test number
    992396793410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  9. Fail114,554 miles (+3,602)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,554 miles
    Test number
    941429780491
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront engine/under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  10. Pass110,952 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,952 miles
    Test number
    978808818298
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail110,947 miles (+4,652)3 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,947 miles
    Test number
    155954162657
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass106,295 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,295 miles
    Test number
    758391515240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail106,257 miles (+4,839)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,257 miles
    Test number
    498976705201
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass101,418 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    101,418 miles
    Test number
    369303714215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCrack in n/s of screen

  15. Fail101,418 miles (+7,671)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,418 miles
    Test number
    579052914235
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCrack in n/s of screen

  16. Pass93,747 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    93,747 miles
    Test number
    465505433001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,735 miles (+3,889)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,735 miles
    Test number
    116442333043
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  18. Pass89,846 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,846 miles
    Test number
    168741832044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,411 miles (+4,432)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    85,411 miles
    Test number
    857612531097
    • NoteLift in nearside front bottom ball joint .both rear tyres tread in centr low

  20. Pass80,979 miles (+8,262)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    80,979 miles
    Test number
    474258039448
    • NoteTop and bottom engine covers . lift in nearside front bottom ball joint

  21. Pass72,717 miles (+4,826)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,717 miles
    Test number
    222643738076
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass67,891 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    67,891 miles
    Test number
    502791226301
    • NoteCrack in offside windscreen just outside prescribed area.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edges.

  23. Fail67,891 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,891 miles
    Test number
    763410026388
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCrack in offside windscreen just outside prescribed area.
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn onb outer edges.
    • NoteOne out of two offside washer jets blocked.

Questions about T157 ALO

Does T157 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T157 ALO expired on 10 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T157 ALO?
The MOT on T157 ALO expired on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T157 ALO done?
T157 ALO was recorded at 124,875 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 3,584 miles a year.
Has T157 ALO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T157 ALO has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T157 ALO 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 T157 ALO find?
T157 ALO passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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