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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 2,295 cc

T165 ELMMOT history

T165 ELM is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 22 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2023
Mileage
111,234 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2022
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 ELM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
CLK
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,295 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T165 ELM was last recorded at 111,234 miles on 14 Jun 2022, 4,491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,743 miles · 24 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
4,491 miles
Average per year
3,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,234 miles
  • 2021 – 106,743 miles
  • 2020 – 104,230 miles
  • 2019 – 100,883 miles
  • 2018 – 96,866 miles
  • 2017 – 89,350 miles
  • 2016 – 85,666 miles
  • 2015 – 84,548 miles
  • 2014 – 82,072 miles
  • 2013 – 79,699 miles
  • 2012 – 77,433 miles
  • 2011 – 74,408 miles
  • 2010 – 71,285 miles
  • 2009 – 67,768 miles
  • 2008 – 63,760 miles
  • 2007 – 62,314 miles
  • 2006 – 60,377 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,234 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust mount corroded front

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,234 miles (+4,491)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,234 miles
    Test number
    385852754474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mount corroded front

  2. Pass106,743 miles (+2,513)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    106,743 miles
    Test number
    433070265714
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWashers working but poor

  3. Pass104,230 miles (+3,347)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,230 miles
    Test number
    521393030572
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mount weak

  4. Pass100,883 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,883 miles
    Test number
    990857431932
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  5. Fail100,882 miles (+4,016)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,882 miles
    Test number
    288950648783
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  6. Pass96,866 miles (+7,516)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,866 miles
    Test number
    363732722197
    • AdvisoryAll four brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass89,350 miles (+3,684)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,350 miles
    Test number
    423591910411
    • AdvisoryFront prop coupling worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Pass85,666 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,666 miles
    Test number
    258724158330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,548 miles (+2,476)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,548 miles
    Test number
    828470385122
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass82,072 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,072 miles
    Test number
    686492164163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,699 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,699 miles
    Test number
    975350873128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,433 miles (+3,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,433 miles
    Test number
    209425662444
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass74,408 miles (+3,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,408 miles
    Test number
    389546371149
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass71,285 miles (+3,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,285 miles
    Test number
    250817770490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass67,768 miles (+4,008)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,768 miles
    Test number
    332624079198
    • AdvisoryCentre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres have sidewall damage
    • NoteRear differential leaks oil
    • NoteRear number plate beginning to delaminate

  16. Pass63,760 miles (+1,446)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    943681568129
    • NoteNearside front jacking block missing
    • NoteOffside drive shaft differential seal leaking
    • NoteOffside front seat belt buckle retaining button missing

  17. Pass62,314 miles (+1,937)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,314 miles
    Test number
    844596967150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    60,377 miles
    Test number
    594168176197
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T165 ELM

Does T165 ELM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T165 ELM expired on 29 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T165 ELM?
The MOT on T165 ELM expired on 29 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T165 ELM done?
T165 ELM was recorded at 111,234 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2022, an average of 3,186 miles a year.
Has T165 ELM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 ELM has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on T165 ELM 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 T165 ELM find?
T165 ELM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2022 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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