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EJ08 UWT

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,249 mi
Last recorded113,249 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 UWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 113,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight noise from front belt tensioner

Pass 10 Oct 2025 103,218 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 96,503 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and small cuts through tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tire small cuts through out tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

accident damage too front bumper ( near side )

Fail 11 Jan 2025 96,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and small cuts through tread

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tire small cuts through out tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate in poor condition (0.1 (b))

accident damage too front bumper ( near side )

Pass 7 Feb 2024 84,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 84,589 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 84,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 78,608 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 78,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 76,679 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 76,679 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,869 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 71,861 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 57,645 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 57,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 44,123 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 44,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 28,302 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 28,302 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,339 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 9,589 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 6,131 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 3,616 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 3,116 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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EJ08 UWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ08 UWT, 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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EJ08 UWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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