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S23 WPC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,394 mi
Last recorded69,394 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 WPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 69,394 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 11 May 2026 69,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 May 2025 62,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 57,139 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 57,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 56,304 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 55,653 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 55,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 54,283 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 54,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 52,233 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 52,226 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays obscuring vision of components underneath vehicle

Fail 27 Apr 2018 50,109 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under trays obscuring vision of components underneath vehicle

Pass 25 May 2017 49,206 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 49,200 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 46,613 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 41,350 miles

Nearside front tyre tread area deteriorating

Offside rear tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

Pass 21 May 2014 35,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking in tread.

Fail 12 May 2014 35,501 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 35,138 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 35,138 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,557 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,050 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 WPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WPC, 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 S23 WPC registered?

S23 WPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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