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J98 NPR

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,212 mi
Last recorded127,212 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 NPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 127,212 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2025 127,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2024 118,381 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Fail 3 May 2024 118,381 miles

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Pass 5 May 2023 111,819 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 111,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 May 2022 104,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2022 104,310 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2021 95,056 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 95,014 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,436 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,580 miles

Damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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))

Plastic floor covers fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 26 Apr 2019 85,451 miles

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

Damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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))

Plastic floor covers fitted

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 11 May 2018 78,024 miles

both front tyres worn on edges & have some cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2017 71,941 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,053 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 66,102 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,540 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 50,468 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 50,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,715 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,568 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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J98 NPR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 J98 NPR, 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 J98 NPR registered?

J98 NPR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 2 August 2008.

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