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EF08 BVM

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,271 mi
Last recorded90,271 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 BVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 90,271 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 85,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 81,865 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2024 81,865 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2024 81,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked yellow plus has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 May 2024 81,846 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible not fitted properly bottom cup (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s parking brake just with in limits

Pass 7 Dec 2022 63,060 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,327 miles

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 50,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 42,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 42,634 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken 2x yellow dots (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released high level brake light (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure warning comes up on dash

Pass 8 Nov 2019 39,074 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,851 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 36,771 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 35,398 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,339 miles

Centre Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,959 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,755 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 24,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 24,394 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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EF08 BVM 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 EF08 BVM, 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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EF08 BVM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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