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J29 DLE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests40 (29 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate72.5%

Mileage

91,266 mi
Last recorded91,266 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 DLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

29 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 91,266 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 91,266 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2025 124,712 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 124,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 83,906 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 83,906 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 116,545 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 116,524 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 80,014 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 80,014 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 115,679 miles

slight corrosion starting on underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2022 73,512 miles

All tyre's slightly perishing

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Will need Attention Soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 114,379 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,006 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 21 Jan 2022 65,006 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 24 Nov 2021 112,774 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 111,305 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 55,599 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 109,390 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 48,286 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 102,019 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 102,019 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 92,771 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,642 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 92,524 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 92,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 41,767 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 84,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 37,242 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,547 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 77,547 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splits in outer wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2015 31,954 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,291 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 28,616 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 53,082 miles

Front 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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 53,082 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 33,559 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 14,140 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 13,321 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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J29 DLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.5%.

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 J29 DLE, 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 J29 DLE registered?

J29 DLE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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