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SC08 PLZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,109 mi
Last recorded79,109 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 PLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 79,109 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 79,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 69,548 miles

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 69,506 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 63,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to both rear and n/s/f brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to tyre on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 61,798 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 60,783 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 71,804 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 59,168 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,719 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 52,467 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 50,598 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 48,048 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 43,736 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 38,029 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 38,029 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,892 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 30,892 miles

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)

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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SC08 PLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SC08 PLZ, 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 SC08 PLZ registered?

SC08 PLZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is SC08 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC08 PLZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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