2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC 2.1L Diesel · EH02 EHO

The vehicle is currently road‑worthy, having passed the most recent MOT on 6 March 2026 at 127,445 miles with no recorded defects. The pattern from 2023 onward shows a clear improvement: earlier in 2023 the car failed several items, but the three successive annual tests (2024, 2025 and 2026) have all been clean, indicating that the previously identified faults have been remedied and the condition is now stable. Mileage has risen from 85,284 miles in April 2018 to 127,445 miles in March 2026, an average of roughly 7,000 miles per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The jump between the 2025 test (116,118 miles) and the 2026 test (127,445 miles) adds about 11,300 miles in twelve months, slightly above the long‑term average but not excessive. No large gaps in testing are evident; the car has been MOT‑tested annually without missing a cycle. A prospective buyer should focus on the rear suspension and anti‑roll bar assembly, as the 26 April 2023 test still flagged worn rear anti‑roll bar pins and corroded rear coil springs. The steering rack free play noted on both sides in the same 2023 test warrants a tactile check for any looseness or binding. Front brake discs have repeatedly been described as worn and pitted, and the 16 April 2021 failure recorded front pads under 1.5 mm; confirming disc thickness and pad condition is advisable. Tyre health should be inspected for the cracking and cuts previously reported on the near‑side front and off‑side front tyres, and the rear brake hose condition noted in 2021 should be verified for any deterioration. Lastly, ensure that the rear‑direction indicator, seat‑belt retractors and position lamps, which failed in April 2023, operate correctly.