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BA55 SMP

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,683 mi
Last recorded44,683 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 SMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 44,683 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 44,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 37,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 35,299 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 32,464 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 32,464 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 29,464 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Nov 2021 29,464 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 28,081 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 28,078 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 25,842 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 22,299 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from windscreen prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in NSR tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF Drop link ball joint dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in OSR tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2017 19,418 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 16,575 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 13,479 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 11,365 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 10,419 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 10,079 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 8,776 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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BA55 SMP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BA55 SMP, 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 BA55 SMP registered?

BA55 SMP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BA55 SMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA55 SMP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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