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BG08 WAA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,866 mi
Last recorded111,866 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 WAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 111,866 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 109,952 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 109,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 108,210 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 106,940 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 106,940 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps offside and nearside rear number plate lamps inoperative (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability anti roll bar link rubbing[ inner ]wheel arch (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated warning light on (1.1.10 (f))

[tyre] pressure warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2022 104,306 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 104,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 102,093 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 99,646 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 97,110 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 92,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 92,562 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 76,100 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,388 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 68,381 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 68,023 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,441 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 56,441 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2014 50,687 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 44,835 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 40,089 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 29,027 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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BG08 WAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BG08 WAA, 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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BG08 WAA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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