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MH08 EKL

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,230 mi
Last recorded106,230 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 EKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 106,230 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 106,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 105,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 103,200 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 103,200 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 99,100 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 99,100 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 92,960 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 83,125 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 83,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 73,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 62,030 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 52,997 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge and heavily splitting in tread

Fail 11 Jan 2018 52,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge and heavily splitting in tread

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 10 Jan 2017 46,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished and has cracks

Offside Front Tyre perished and has cracks

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 46,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished and has cracks

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre perished and has cracks

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 38,654 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 31,911 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 26,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 26,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 20,232 miles

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

both front tyres perished slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,920 miles

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

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

nearside and Offside Front Tyres cracking on sidewalls and tread areas

Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,217 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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MH08 EKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MH08 EKL, 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 MH08 EKL registered?

MH08 EKL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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