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DS08 EXO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,565 mi
Last recorded75,565 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 EXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 75,565 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 73,930 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 73,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 73,473 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 73,473 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 71,924 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 69,771 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both fronts (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 69,771 miles

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both fronts (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split rubber (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,734 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 67,734 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 65,087 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 60,506 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 60,506 miles

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

tpms message on dash but car is 2008

Pass 7 Dec 2017 56,010 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 51,540 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 46,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp (Poor illumination)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 46,177 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp (Poor illumination)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 42,196 miles

N/S/F Tyre poor condition

O/S/F Tyre poor condition

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,055 miles

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

front tyres have slight cracking in tread on outer shoulders/sidewalls, n/s/r tyre has slight cracking on outer shoulder/sidewall.

headlamp aim was too far to the left, and too low, now adjusted to correct aim.

service brake pedal anti-slip pad slightly worn.

Pass 8 Dec 2012 34,717 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 25,951 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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DS08 EXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DS08 EXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS08 EXO registered?

DS08 EXO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is DS08 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 EXO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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