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EF08 DHA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,846 mi
Last recorded89,846 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 DHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,846 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 89,845 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,345 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,344 miles

coil spring broken n/s/f (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play o/s/f (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,540 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 70,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,871 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,240 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 53,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 46,178 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,242 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,305 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 27,305 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EF08 DHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EF08 DHA, 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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EF08 DHA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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