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JC51 MBO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Red Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

102,833 mi
Last recorded102,833 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC51 MBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 102,833 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 98,183 miles

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged center buckle worn (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 98,182 miles

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

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle slightly damaged center buckle worn (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,390 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 94,390 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,909 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 86,982 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 86,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 84,855 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 84,855 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,887 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp slightly dim (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 74,768 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside directional side repeater deteriorated but visible from a reasonable distance

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,773 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 66,390 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,450 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 57,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outerside wall perrished (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 52,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 52,468 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 48,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 46,154 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,480 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 35,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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JC51 MBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Red with a 2,100cc 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 JC51 MBO, 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 JC51 MBO registered?

JC51 MBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 4 December 2008.

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