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DF08 GPJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,717 mi
Last recorded149,717 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 GPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 149,717 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 139,021 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 125,974 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 122,169 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR DEE BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH REAR WHEELS LOOK TO HAVE AIR LINE CRACKS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST FROM FRONT TO REAR AND TOP ENGINE COVER

Fail 9 Sep 2020 122,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR DEE BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH REAR WHEELS LOOK TO HAVE AIR LINE CRACKS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST FROM FRONT TO REAR AND TOP ENGINE COVER

Pass 4 Jun 2019 106,788 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REARS (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 106,788 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn THE REAR OF THE 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REARS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,531 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 92,130 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 92,129 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 84,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,672 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,133 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side dip beam slightly dim

Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,937 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 44,997 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 28,336 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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DF08 GPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF08 GPJ, 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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DF08 GPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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