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LT08 OVS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,132 mi
Last recorded117,132 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 OVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 117,132 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear frame, area, arms and mountings corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 117,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear frame, area, arms and mountings corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2022 115,289 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 102,413 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 102,413 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 93,690 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 92,162 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,785 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bush's starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear brake pipes

exhaust flexi deterioarted

noise auxiliary area

Fail 9 Apr 2019 85,785 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bush's starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear brake pipes

exhaust flexi deterioarted

noise auxiliary area

Pass 6 Apr 2018 74,535 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 74,506 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 72,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,130 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 55,209 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 55,209 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2012 53,707 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,211 miles

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

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

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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LT08 OVS 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 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 LT08 OVS, 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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LT08 OVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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