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L555 DMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,509 mi
Last recorded108,509 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 DMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 108,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 105,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and nearside rear at rear flexible hose joints (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 103,894 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 101,683 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,565 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 95,662 miles

Offside Front coil spring is incomplete but is still correctly located in mounting

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 92,150 miles

Offside Front coil spring is incomplete but is still correctly located in mounting

Pass 19 Mar 2019 87,143 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,867 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,114 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,291 miles

offside front coil spring possibly broken, further investigation recommended

Fail 12 Jan 2016 71,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front coil spring possibly broken, further investigation recommended

Pass 3 Dec 2014 65,378 miles

rear brake pads worn?

Fail 3 Dec 2014 65,378 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads worn?

Pass 20 Nov 2013 59,033 miles

both front tyres worn close to limits ,and badly on the edges .Rubber cracked/perished .

Fail 19 Nov 2013 59,033 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn close to limits ,and badly on the edges .Rubber cracked/perished .

Pass 17 Nov 2012 52,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F/ Tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,885 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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L555 DMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L555 DMG, 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 L555 DMG registered?

L555 DMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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