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HT08 BWV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

223,272 mi
Last recorded223,272 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 BWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2023 223,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 212,483 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 212,467 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 201,116 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 190,046 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills, undertrays also fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 20 Nov 2020 189,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar 'D' bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link lower bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar 'D' bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn with slight play detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills, undertrays also fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 2 Apr 2019 167,198 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front main beam bulb not fitted correctly to holder

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 166,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front main beam bulb not fitted correctly to holder

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 148,562 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 147,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 122,546 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage, no bulge or ply exposed

Fail 23 Jan 2017 122,407 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage, no bulge or ply exposed

Pass 21 Dec 2015 101,755 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 101,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 100,649 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,245 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres starting to get low

Pass 2 Feb 2013 64,139 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 62,600 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,752 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,277 miles

front brake discs becoming worn and corroded.

high level stop lamp not fully functioning.

nearside repeater lamp not fully functioning.

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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HT08 BWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HT08 BWV, 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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HT08 BWV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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