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CP08 XYW

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,655 mi
Last recorded100,655 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 XYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 100,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 98,229 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 96,632 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 96,632 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 94,209 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 94,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 91,462 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 91,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 87,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 85,113 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 85,101 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rearmost arm of the 2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 82,321 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 82,290 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2017 80,759 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 80,743 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 78,412 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 72,754 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 72,754 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 64,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges 225/40/18

Pass 17 May 2013 60,043 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,212 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust flexy pipe slightly deteriated

Engine and under car covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 35,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r shock absorber showing weakness on tester - could not fail on m.o.t bounce test.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,894 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r shock absorber showing weakness on tester - could not fail on m.o.t bounce test.

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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CP08 XYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP08 XYW, 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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What year was CP08 XYW registered?

CP08 XYW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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