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L2 ABE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,589 mi
Last recorded92,589 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 ABE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 92,589 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 83,715 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 79,540 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 79,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. osr 255/35 nsr 245/35 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 67,565 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside front camber arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer resevoir leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2018 60,316 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake noise

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 60,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake noise

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 59,023 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2016 50,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm @ centre tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 50,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 245/35 zr18 92y. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm @ centre tread area. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 42,898 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 42,898 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 40,352 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 35,943 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 32,172 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 25,648 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 19,975 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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L2 ABE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L2 ABE, 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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L2 ABE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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