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KT08 RVU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,117 mi
Last recorded172,117 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 RVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 172,117 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ALL X4 WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDERSIDE CORROSION REAR SUBFRAME AREA

Fail 30 Jan 2026 172,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ALL X4 WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDERSIDE CORROSION REAR SUBFRAME AREA

Pass 28 Jan 2025 157,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

underside corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2025 157,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2024 142,235 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 126,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (strong advise) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside has corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2023 126,722 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (strong advise) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside has corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2022 113,733 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 113,729 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Closer to inner chassis leg than os/f but secure and no movement found (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened backing plate worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 104,193 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear ball joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,614 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 94,612 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 93,016 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 87,061 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,187 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,687 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 61,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 61,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 51,599 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 51,599 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 16 Feb 2013 43,583 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,082 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 27,680 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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KT08 RVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KT08 RVU, 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 KT08 RVU registered?

KT08 RVU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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