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CV08 CLU

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,940 mi
Last recorded166,940 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 CLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 166,940 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2021 166,940 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking number one injector pipe tighten (6.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2020 156,603 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 144,606 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2019 144,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 134,055 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 121,051 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 109,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 86,683 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,164 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s/f tyre worn outter edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,189 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 52,189 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Trailer indicators,side lights and fog light inop.

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 44,932 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inside edge.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Trailer indicators,side lights and fog light inop.

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 33,589 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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CV08 CLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV08 CLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CV08 CLU registered?

CV08 CLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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