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PL08 VAX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

197,013 mi
Last recorded197,013 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 VAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 197,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear both drop links have play

Pass 27 Sep 2021 183,353 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 173,910 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 153,705 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 May 2018 133,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 May 2018 132,613 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wearing on inner/outer edges

Pass 15 Apr 2017 116,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 104,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 104,000 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,251 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 70,041 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 69,726 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 47,838 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 47,838 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 25,657 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 24,178 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 17,449 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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PL08 VAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 PL08 VAX, 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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PL08 VAX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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