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VE08 XBC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,996 mi
Last recorded75,996 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 75,996 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 75,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 74,295 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 72,409 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 70,137 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,391 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear parking brake just meet the required performance at 17%

Fail 1 Feb 2022 69,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear parking brake just meet the required performance at 17%

Pass 7 Jan 2021 65,529 miles

Front Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 65,355 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Washer jet blocked

Engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 53,784 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 53,784 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 48,186 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 48,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside WIPER POOR

Pass 9 Aug 2016 41,540 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 41,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,851 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 23,941 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracks in tread / worn on edges

Pass 17 Jul 2012 18,325 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,916 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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VE08 XBC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE08 XBC, 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 XBC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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