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L50 JEK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,523 mi
Last recorded114,523 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 JEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 114,523 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in track rod ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs starting to show corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe starting to show corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 114,523 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in track rod ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs starting to show corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe starting to show corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 110,013 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,664 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 104,536 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 97,677 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 90,371 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 90,371 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 86,670 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 86,670 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 83,901 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 83,901 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 81,141 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 76,748 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 73,044 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,831 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 66,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 60,565 miles

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

Centre silencer exhaust hanger hook corroded

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 60,565 miles

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

Centre silencer exhaust hanger hook corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 53,366 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,548 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,256 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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L50 JEK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 L50 JEK, 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 L50 JEK registered?

L50 JEK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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