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V28 AVA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,082 mi
Last recorded106,082 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV28 AVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 106,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

front exhaust mount rusted off

n/s/f brake flex hose starting to crack

n/s/r brake disc back plate rubbing on disc

n/s/r seat belt starting to fray

o/s/f jacking point missing

rear brake discs distorted

Fail 22 Aug 2025 106,081 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability stut mount lose marking with chalk (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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))

front exhaust mount rusted off

n/s/f brake flex hose starting to crack

n/s/r brake disc back plate rubbing on disc

n/s/r seat belt starting to fray

o/s/f jacking point missing

o/s/f top mount top bolt lose

rear brake discs distorted

Pass 28 Aug 2024 99,908 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 99,908 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear near fuel tank as marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 93,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 86,454 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroding , over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 86,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroding , over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 80,467 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes above fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 80,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front to rear brake pipes above fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 75,504 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 71,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,872 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,917 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2017 57,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2016 51,725 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2016 51,610 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,675 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 37,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,008 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 34,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,950 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,819 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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V28 AVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V28 AVA, 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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V28 AVA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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