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FH08 FFT

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,615 mi
Last recorded170,615 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 FFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 170,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 170,615 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 162,076 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 153,840 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2017 153,840 miles

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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 142,269 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 142,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nail o/s/r tyre x2

Pass 7 Jul 2015 128,577 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 114,996 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 15 Jul 2014 114,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 23 Aug 2013 100,019 miles

Rear offside light lens damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2013 100,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear offside light lens damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2012 88,626 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 73,376 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 73,237 miles

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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FH08 FFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH08 FFT, 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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FH08 FFT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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