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P5 EDW

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,964 mi
Last recorded106,964 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 EDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 106,964 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 93,448 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 86,804 miles

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

Central heat shield loose

Central under tray missing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both front tyres heavily cracking/perished

Fail 11 Jul 2024 86,804 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both front control arms (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central heat shield loose

Central under tray missing

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front inner tie rod ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both front tyres heavily cracking/perished

Pass 7 Aug 2023 75,291 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 74,128 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service & parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jul 2021 73,020 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 73,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 71,641 miles

Incorrect brakes fitted to rear

Service and parking brake efficiencies only just met

Pass 20 Aug 2019 70,600 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,963 miles

Exhaust rattle from front

Nearside Rear tyre damaged

Offside Front tyre damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2016 64,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall but cord or ply not exposed

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 60,066 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 40,798 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,238 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,708 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)

n/s front wheel bearing slight play

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front screen cracked upper middle hidden behind rear view mirror

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,278 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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P5 EDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 P5 EDW, 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 P5 EDW registered?

P5 EDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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