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W12 CLC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,545 mi
Last recorded71,545 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 CLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 71,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2026 71,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 65,845 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 62,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 59,963 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 57,481 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,165 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 55,165 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 53,082 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,884 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 50,884 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,251 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,963 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,658 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2014 34,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 34,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 29,739 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 29,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,483 miles

Rear Centre brake light has seven LED's not working, but more than 50% working

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 10,359 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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W12 CLC 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 76.2%.

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 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 W12 CLC, 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 W12 CLC registered?

W12 CLC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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The MOT history for W12 CLC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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