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VE08 FAM

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,043 mi
Last recorded128,043 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 FAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 128,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 124,695 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 124,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 114,862 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 114,862 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing Both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing Both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 103,764 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 98,251 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 98,250 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,713 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 88,641 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,595 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre is bold on the inner edge

both front wiper blades leaving smears

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 60,948 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,414 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 139,852 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 113,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 87,480 miles

lip on front brake discs

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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VE08 FAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE08 FAM, 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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VE08 FAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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