2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC 1.8L Petrol · DA08 FJC

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 27 January 2026 at 114,070 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run across all four available entries. No advisories or failures appear in the history, which indicates the vehicle has not required corrective work within the tested scope over the past four years. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for an eighteen-year-old car, averaging roughly 6,337 miles per year. The record shows 99,928 miles on 7 March 2022, rising to 103,930 by 27 March 2023, then 107,379 on 26 October 2024, and 114,070 at the January 2026 test. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests spans nineteen months yet adds only 3,449 miles, suggesting a period of lighter use. The sparse, defect-free record gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred mechanical repair. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean MOT trail. The tester logged no corrosion, suspension bush wear, brake disc scoring, or exhaust emission faults, but the CLC's age makes subframe rust and degraded coil springs plausible unseen risks. Check the rear axle mounts and front suspension arms for structural integrity. Verify the service history independently. Four consecutive passes with zero advisories imply disciplined ownership, yet the absence of flagged items means wear on tyres, wiper blades, and binding calipers was either absent or below test thresholds. A pre-purchase examination of brake balance and underbody condition remains prudent.