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KO08 AKY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,562 mi
Last recorded156,562 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 AKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 156,562 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2022 143,046 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 142,716 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 131,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, to flexi-pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, to flexi-pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 131,153 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective two exhaust hangers snapped , middle and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, to flexi-pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, to flexi-pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 118,956 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 118,956 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside handbrake effort low

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 107,911 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 96,126 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 86,588 miles

under body shields preventing full inspection of testable parts and areas

Fail 20 Dec 2017 86,588 miles

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

under body shields preventing full inspection of testable parts and areas

Pass 19 Dec 2016 79,808 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 79,808 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 73,808 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,197 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 66,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,044 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 59,044 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,243 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 57,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,161 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 25 Nov 2011 38,576 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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KO08 AKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KO08 AKY, 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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KO08 AKY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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