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BT08 GGE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,311 mi
Last recorded161,311 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 GGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 161,311 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 160,734 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 160,414 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 160,003 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 160,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 159,029 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 157,567 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 156,786 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 156,540 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear slight bind from both rear wheels/brake components

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2019 156,540 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear slight bind from both rear wheels/brake components

exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2018 154,429 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 24 Dec 2016 147,113 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 140,345 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 132,806 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 126,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 120,049 miles

Front disc ridge n/s

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 120,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front disc ridge n/s

Front tyres worn on inner/outer edges

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

Pass 23 May 2011 101,306 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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BT08 GGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT08 GGE, 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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BT08 GGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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