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CF08 XKE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,052 mi
Last recorded125,052 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 XKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 125,052 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 125,051 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake pipe corroded. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front arb d bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s rear pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 119,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 119,431 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 116,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r brake pipe corroded (near top of rear spring). (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres walls cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 114,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 111,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 108,961 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 105,511 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 97,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle covered in plastic preventing full inspection

Pass 15 May 2018 93,040 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 90,250 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 78,962 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,351 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 70,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,367 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 59,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,792 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 46,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,866 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clc?

Based on 189,282 MOT tests across 11,249 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
5,686
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
11,249
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,957
coil spring broken 1,908
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CF08 XKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 72,373 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clc fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,957 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF08 XKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clc typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CF08 XKE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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