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LA08 RPO

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,754 mi
Last recorded145,754 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 RPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 145,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 145,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 141,916 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES CRACKING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 134,315 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 128,726 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arms playing (s shape ) both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 122,179 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 113,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant leak

Pass 29 Jun 2018 105,383 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 102,944 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 100,128 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,502 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 87,502 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 69,776 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 69,776 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,230 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,240 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 43,102 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 RPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RPO, 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 RPO registered?

LA08 RPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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