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LP08 ODE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,560 mi
Last recorded178,560 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 ODE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 178,560 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 163,286 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 154,941 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 149,280 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 143,683 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 136,579 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across the tread 2.0m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack arm has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 130,980 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 124,534 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,991 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 112,991 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 111,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam O/S/F (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view O/S wing mirror (8.1.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Nov 2015 101,994 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 101,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 88,914 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 78,918 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 78,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,432 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 41,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,480 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 32,708 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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LP08 ODE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LP08 ODE, 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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LP08 ODE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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