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LA08 BFV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,064 mi
Last recorded123,064 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 BFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 123,064 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 118,719 miles

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

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))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 112,379 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 102,175 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 100,475 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 93,177 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 84,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/3518 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 84,884 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/3518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,175 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 80,244 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 75,170 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,792 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 64,655 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,542 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 44,755 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,279 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,708 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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LA08 BFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LA08 BFV, 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 LA08 BFV registered?

LA08 BFV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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The MOT history for LA08 BFV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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