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SC08 VKX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,614 mi
Last recorded105,614 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 VKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 105,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 105,394 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 101,115 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 101,109 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH, FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2024 97,641 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 93,221 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 93,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 91,401 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 89,897 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 89,896 miles

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 88,673 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 84,729 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroding away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 79,726 miles

engine on min

Pass 7 Feb 2017 71,375 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 71,306 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,628 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 64,595 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating 3rd stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,125 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,002 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 21,041 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,916 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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SC08 VKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKX, 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 VKX registered?

SC08 VKX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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