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J30 DFD

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

112,332 mi
Last recorded112,332 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 DFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 112,332 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 107,060 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2025 107,060 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 103,581 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 101,631 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 101,190 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 100,035 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 100,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 98,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 94,992 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 94,887 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,518 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 87,988 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 87,982 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,598 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 74,567 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 64,365 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,820 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 59,820 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,964 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 34,014 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 34,014 miles

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)

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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J30 DFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J30 DFD, 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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J30 DFD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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