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BL08 VMR

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,203 mi
Last recorded106,203 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 VMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 106,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 106,184 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 102,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 102,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 100,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 98,294 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 98,288 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal 'spongy'.

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 93,032 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 93,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,620 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 86,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 78,248 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 70,967 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,485 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

centre rear high level brake light only partially working

Fail 2 Mar 2017 64,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

centre rear high level brake light only partially working

Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,628 miles

centre rear high level brake light only partly working

engine and under trays fitted -- some items not fully inspected

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,283 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,482 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 45,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 3,804 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,775 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Fail 21 Jun 2012 32,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2011 22,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BL08 VMR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BL08 VMR, 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 BL08 VMR registered?

BL08 VMR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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