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V5 DYM

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,667 mi
Last recorded135,667 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 DYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 135,667 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 128,002 miles

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

diff leaking

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2021 115,555 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 109,235 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2020 108,155 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Back to front as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 104,365 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 104,332 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 104,332 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated pedal does not release correctly (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off exhaust still secure

Fail 4 Sep 2017 94,391 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn outter on edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded off exhaust still secure

Offside Front tyre valve split

Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,595 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 84,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,949 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,526 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 50,065 miles

slight cracking in tread o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,474 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 30,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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V5 DYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Red with a 1,796cc petrol 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 V5 DYM, 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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V5 DYM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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