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J888 CHC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,449 mi
Last recorded106,449 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 CHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 106,449 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 57,866 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 99,066 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 38,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge - advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge - advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 92,498 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 92,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 25,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,341 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 79,268 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 76,494 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 70,214 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 70,214 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,136 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 67,132 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,360 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 53,561 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

age cracks apearing in both front tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,259 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,735 miles

engine management warning light is ON.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,499 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 26,914 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 26,914 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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J888 CHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J888 CHC, 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 J888 CHC registered?

J888 CHC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is J888 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J888 CHC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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