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FD08 VLL

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,272 mi
Last recorded104,272 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 104,272 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 104,272 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 87,027 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 74,272 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 74,272 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,160 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,139 miles

undertrays fitted and engine covers

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 66,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement up (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint up (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

undertrays fitted and engine covers

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 40,636 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad wear indecator on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,636 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad wear indecator on

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,241 miles

n/s/f tyre slight worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 18,615 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2011 18,609 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

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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FD08 VLL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FD08 VLL, 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 FD08 VLL registered?

FD08 VLL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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