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MT08 RSZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,141 mi
Last recorded147,141 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 RSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 147,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 145,659 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 130,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Side Wall Cut Not To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

O/S/F Washer Jet Poor - Washers Still Providing Sufficient Fluid

O/S/F Wiper Starting To Smear

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 129,816 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Side Wall Cut Not To Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

O/S/F Washer Jet Poor - Washers Still Providing Sufficient Fluid

O/S/F Wiper Starting To Smear

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

Rear Parking Brake Effort 12 % - Requires Attention

Pass 4 Sep 2020 120,231 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 120,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 109,724 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 97,729 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 89,180 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,832 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2014 49,535 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 40,485 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,704 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 23,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 23,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear 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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MT08 RSZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT08 RSZ, 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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MT08 RSZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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