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PL08 ZXS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,380 mi
Last recorded84,380 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 ZXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 84,380 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 84,379 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 82,128 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 82,128 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,913 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear brake pipes are both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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))

Under trays were present at time of test, full inspection of brake pipes could not be performed .

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,523 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 67,081 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 67,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 66,141 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 66,078 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,579 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 52,748 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 45,832 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 45,832 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 38,735 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 31,316 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 23,512 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 ZXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PL08 ZXS, 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 ZXS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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