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SJ08 HTP

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Red Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,352 mi
Last recorded100,352 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 HTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 100,352 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 100,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 90,211 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 69,761 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 69,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 50,563 miles

N/S/F Tyre has cuts on both walls

O/S/F Tyre has a minor cut on inner wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 50,563 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S/F Tyre has cuts on both walls

O/S/F Tyre has a minor cut on inner wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 45,864 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

plastic cover under vehicle.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 45,860 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working O/S-N/S (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

plastic cover under vehicle.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 35,362 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 35,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,507 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,574 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,403 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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SJ08 HTP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Red with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SJ08 HTP, 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 SJ08 HTP registered?

SJ08 HTP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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The MOT history for SJ08 HTP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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