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HG08 VHL

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

320,552 mi
Last recorded320,552 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 VHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 320,552 miles

Both front outer side lights not working.

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Fail 5 Feb 2020 320,552 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment NO RESERVE TRAVEL (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH PLATES TOO DIRTY. (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps TOO DIRTY TO ILLUMINATE PLATE. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front outer side lights not working.

Offside front fog lamp not working.

Pass 18 Jan 2019 260,021 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 260,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread V/Low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 260,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread V/Low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 198,205 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 198,205 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 151,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 147,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Side wall damage (4.1.E.1)

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 13 Jan 2015 140,648 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 140,648 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 125,446 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 125,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 97,657 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 83,624 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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HG08 VHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 HG08 VHL, 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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HG08 VHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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