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BL08 VMV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,203 mi
Last recorded106,203 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 106,203 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2

Fail 14 Jul 2026 106,203 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r perished and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2

Pass 11 Jul 2025 99,434 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 95,522 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 95,522 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 77,516 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 77,492 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 67,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 54,324 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 54,321 miles

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

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 47,666 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 39,248 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 39,248 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing unevenly and close to limits on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2017 38,501 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing unevenly and close to limits on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 37,059 miles

advise near side front tyre , tread perishing and wearing unevenly

advise near side rear tyre , perishing and tread wearing low , close to legal limits

Pass 17 Jul 2015 34,655 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing low,perrished and split.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 31,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres wearing low close to legal limits.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres,perishing and tread wearing low

advise front brake pads wearing low and discs worn

advise off side front tyre,perishing and wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres perishing and wearing more on middle of tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,160 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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BL08 VMV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

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

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