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FV08 TJO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

150,976 mi
Last recorded150,976 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 TJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 150,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 142,826 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 142,809 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre perished

drivers seat lose but not at fixings

Fail 31 Jan 2022 141,947 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected missing calliper bolt (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake calliper fouling on wheel

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 24,050 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 128,914 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 111,121 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 91,721 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 78,790 miles

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 73,768 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre near legal limit

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2015 61,550 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 61,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 54,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,947 miles

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)

Pass 28 May 2013 47,116 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,222 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 36,903 miles

minor damage to sidewall on n/s/r tyre

slight corrosion on front brake disc inner face

Fail 23 Sep 2011 36,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

minor damage to sidewall on n/s/r tyre

slight corrosion on front brake disc inner face

Pass 25 May 2011 34,421 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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FV08 TJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FV08 TJO, 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 FV08 TJO registered?

FV08 TJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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