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FM08 NBO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,888 mi
Last recorded101,888 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 NBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 101,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 95,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 85,073 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 85,059 miles

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 81,625 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,076 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 73,609 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 67,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Shoulder Worn. 205/55V16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre Perishing.

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Fail 12 Oct 2018 67,147 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Shoulder Worn. 205/55V16. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped & Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre Perishing.

Offside Front Tyre Tread 3mm.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 59,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 58,090 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 50,001 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,468 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 48,373 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,927 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,848 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,730 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 39,271 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 36,161 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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FM08 NBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM08 NBO, 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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FM08 NBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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