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EN08 VXS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,072 mi
Last recorded119,072 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 VXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 119,072 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2026 119,072 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2025 115,452 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 115,452 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring not located in suspension arm seat + rubbing on suspension arm

Pass 4 Apr 2022 113,880 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 113,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 109,826 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very near limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 103,247 miles

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

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 103,247 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 94,980 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,921 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,623 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,401 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 81,401 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 70,627 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 60,591 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

offside front headlight slightly deteriorated, light output not seriously reduced

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,591 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

offside front headlight slightly deteriorated, light output not seriously reduced

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 1 Oct 2013 51,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 51,662 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 38,524 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,287 miles

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

off side front tyre worn inner edge

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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EN08 VXS 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 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 EN08 VXS, 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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What year was EN08 VXS registered?

EN08 VXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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