2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC · 8,112 MOT tests
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC reliability
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLCs fail 44.6% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 CLC years (8,112 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLCs: 42.8%)
- 44.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz CLCs: 42.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 102,409
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,112
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: wheels, 2% of tests fail here (223% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 65% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC
Fail rate by area
- Suspension26.4%
- Lights and electrics17%
- Brakes12.9%
- Tyres9.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
- Steering4.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 9.94%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.21%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 4.08%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.55%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.17%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.06%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (18.74%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.53%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (7%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.71%) · Wheel bearing slight play (6.16%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC reliable?
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLCs fail 44.6% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 CLC years (8,112 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (9.94% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (8.21% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (4.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC shows 102,409 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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