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FA08 JNO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,861 mi
Last recorded125,861 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 JNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 125,861 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 124,911 miles

front & main brake pipes not visible for full inspection

Fail 29 Aug 2025 124,911 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

front & main brake pipes not visible for full inspection

Pass 31 Aug 2024 118,891 miles

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

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

main brake pipes not visible for full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2023 110,804 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 110,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 97,099 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,954 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,442 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 74,442 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,048 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 60,048 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 57,344 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,430 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,339 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 39,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,230 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 17,838 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,915 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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FA08 JNO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FA08 JNO, 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 FA08 JNO registered?

FA08 JNO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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