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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,199 cc

T518 ALOMOT history

T518 ALO is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz CLK first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 165,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2026
Mileage
165,977 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T518 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
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T518 ALO was last recorded at 165,977 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 6,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,535 miles · 22 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
6,442 miles
Average per year
7,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,977 miles
  • 2024 – 159,535 miles
  • 2023 – 156,121 miles
  • 2022 – 154,037 miles
  • 2021 – 150,611 miles
  • 2020 – 148,672 miles
  • 2019 – 144,594 miles
  • 2018 – 138,957 miles
  • 2016 – 124,528 miles
  • 2015 – 115,408 miles
  • 2014 – 110,752 miles
  • 2013 – 104,892 miles
  • 2012 – 99,834 miles
  • 2011 – 89,594 miles
  • 2010 – 80,552 miles
  • 2009 – 64,855 miles
  • 2008 – 47,296 miles
  • 2007 – 34,833 miles
  • 2006 – 26,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,977 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • General corrosion to underside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Slight noise from n/s rear wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Chassis leg excessively corroded but not by a brake or suspension component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,977 miles (+6,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    165,977 miles
    Test number
    838051433427
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,535 miles (+47)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    159,535 miles
    Test number
    457079154699
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Chassis leg excessively corroded but not by a brake or suspension component
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of car showing signs of corrosion

  3. Fail159,488 miles (+3,367)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,488 miles
    Test number
    431967592101
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Chassis leg excessively corroded but not by a brake or suspension component
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of car showing signs of corrosion

  4. Pass156,121 miles (+2,084)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    156,121 miles
    Test number
    423407656300
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight noise from n/s rear wheel

  5. Pass154,037 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    154,037 miles
    Test number
    239909205104
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight noise from n/s rear wheel

  6. Fail153,989 miles (+3,378)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,989 miles
    Test number
    914029857861
    • MajorFront Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight noise from n/s rear wheel

  7. Pass150,611 miles (+1,939)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    150,611 miles
    Test number
    813512294726
    • AdvisoryN/s/front tyre 2mm
    • AdvisoryNoise to n/s/rear wheel wheel spun
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play to steering system
    • AdvisoryUnderside general corrosion

  8. Pass148,672 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    148,672 miles
    Test number
    820404752240
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel smell under bonnet
    • AdvisoryNoise to n/s rear seat

  9. Fail148,672 miles (+4,078)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,672 miles
    Test number
    843928535674
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel smell under bonnet
    • AdvisoryNoise to n/s rear seat

  10. Pass144,594 miles (+5,637)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,594 miles
    Test number
    741175770229
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass138,957 miles (+86)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    138,957 miles
    Test number
    357045726416
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight fluctuation to rear brakes
    • AdvisorySlight play to o/s/f lower arm bush

  12. Fail138,871 miles (+14,343)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,871 miles
    Test number
    670663713704
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight fluctuation to rear brakes
    • AdvisorySlight play to o/s/f lower arm bush

  13. Pass124,528 miles (+9,120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    124,528 miles
    Test number
    549045817265
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWiper slightly smearing

  14. Pass115,408 miles (+28)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    115,408 miles
    Test number
    655659942821
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryChild seat to o/s/rear
    • AdvisoryLoose items under bonnet
    • AdvisoryO/s/front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRubber pipe fouling exhaust

  15. Fail115,380 miles (+4,628)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,380 miles
    Test number
    723723648031
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAll brake hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisoryChild seat to o/s/rear
    • AdvisoryLoose items under bonnet
    • AdvisoryO/s/front fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRubber pipe fouling exhaust

  16. Pass110,752 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    110,752 miles
    Test number
    415491684248
    • NoteN/s mirror insecure
    • NoteTemp repairs to both door miiror units

  17. Fail110,746 miles (+5,854)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,746 miles
    Test number
    587551684285
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s mirror insecure

  18. Pass104,892 miles (+5,058)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    104,892 miles
    Test number
    688720563296
    • NoteLPG fuel cap missing
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing low
    • NoteSlight play to n/s/f headlamp unit

  19. Pass99,834 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    99,834 miles
    Test number
    609065252364
    • NoteO/s door mirror starting to deterate
    • NoteSlight play to n/s/f headlamp

  20. Fail99,834 miles (+10,240)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,834 miles
    Test number
    739454752372
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/s door mirror starting to deterate
    • NoteSlight play to n/s/f headlamp

  21. Pass89,594 miles (+9,042)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,594 miles
    Test number
    358947051332
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low

  22. Pass80,552 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,552 miles
    Test number
    211390570280
    • NoteN/s door mirror damaged
    • NoteO/s/r indicator starting to fade
    • NoteTempory repair to o/s door

  23. Fail80,540 miles (+15,685)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,540 miles
    Test number
    363910270414
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteN/s door mirror damaged
    • NoteO/s/r indicator starting to fade

  24. Pass64,855 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,855 miles
    Test number
    702940289184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,677 miles (+17,381)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,677 miles
    Test number
    610461779195
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass47,296 miles (+12,463)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    47,296 miles
    Test number
    943873768100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,833 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,833 miles
    Test number
    864107777274
    • NoteFront registration plate is cracked
    • NoteSlight play in steering draglink offside joint

  28. Fail34,833 miles (+8,511)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,833 miles
    Test number
    492857377208
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront registration plate is cracked
    • NoteSlight play in steering draglink offside joint

  29. Pass26,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,322 miles
    Test number
    682190286190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T518 ALO

Does T518 ALO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T518 ALO expired on 20 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T518 ALO?
The MOT on T518 ALO expired on 20 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T518 ALO done?
T518 ALO was recorded at 165,977 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 7,460 miles a year.
Has T518 ALO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T518 ALO has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T518 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 T518 ALO find?
T518 ALO passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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