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OV58 DTU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,162 mi
Last recorded154,162 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 DTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 154,162 miles

UNDER BODY HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 4 Jun 2021 142,192 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 125,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust brackets broke

centre exhaust clamp / bolts corroded

offside front jacking block missing

park brake mechanism sticking

Fail 23 Jul 2019 125,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre and rear exhaust brackets broke

centre exhaust clamp / bolts corroded

offside front jacking block missing

park brake mechanism sticking

Pass 16 Jul 2018 113,225 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 113,129 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 98,767 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 98,767 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,706 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,762 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 60,731 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Oil leak

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on limit

Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,344 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 34,125 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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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OV58 DTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OV58 DTU, 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 OV58 DTU registered?

OV58 DTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 15 November 2008.

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