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S23 CHF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,400 mi
Last recorded165,400 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 CHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 165,400 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 165,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 154,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play & both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 147,712 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2021 147,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 137,473 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 127,188 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 127,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower than expected handbrake performance accompanied by a metallic noise

Pass 7 Nov 2017 114,125 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 100,248 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 100,207 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,043 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 67,018 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 67,018 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 54,042 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 34,722 miles

front brake imbalance slight

Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,550 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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S23 CHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,148cc petrol 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 S23 CHF, 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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S23 CHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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