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FT08 ARF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

117,490 mi
Last recorded117,490 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 117,490 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 117,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 116,123 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 116,064 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinks when held under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall and inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

some corrosion on suspension arms and components

some play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2024 114,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 114,698 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 113,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside rear tyre perished/splitting in tread area

Fail 7 Aug 2023 113,551 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

front brake discs worn and lipped

offside rear tyre perished/splitting in tread area

Pass 6 Aug 2022 110,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 110,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 107,557 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 107,193 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 101,161 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2020 101,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2019 88,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF/NSF (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic Covers Fitted

Wheel bearing has slight play OSF/NSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,927 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 68,927 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 65,250 miles

Oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 5 Jan 2018 65,247 miles

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

Oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 27 Jan 2017 58,328 miles

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

Parking brake will not release on its own - poss worn/ broken release spring

Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,874 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 52,874 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 44,549 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,521 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 26,383 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 26,383 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 15,189 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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FT08 ARF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FT08 ARF, 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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FT08 ARF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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