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PJ08 XYD

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,546 mi
Last recorded210,546 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 XYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 210,546 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 210,544 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 207,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 200,787 miles

Exhaust front flexi damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 191,699 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 181,398 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust silencer broken mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2020 181,397 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust silencer broken mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 168,137 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated/damaged but not insecure or leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2018 154,639 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 154,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 140,310 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 140,310 miles

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

Front tyre has cut/tear developing on inner side wall

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 118,644 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 118,644 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 103,236 miles

both front tyres have cuts on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2013 88,475 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 18 Dec 2012 76,136 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 63,863 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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PJ08 XYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJ08 XYD, 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 PJ08 XYD registered?

PJ08 XYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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