2008 Mercedes-Benz CLC 1.8L Petrol · MV08 GDF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. While the latest test in April 2026 at 87,479 miles passed, it revealed immediate neglect regarding the worn rear tyres and a deteriorated registration plate. This follows a volatile period in early 2025 where the vehicle failed its MOT due to multiple suspension and brake defects. The transition from a failure to a pass suggests the owner addressed the critical faults only when forced by the legal testing requirements. At 87,479 miles over eighteen years, the car has covered significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 4,860 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the age-related degradation seen in the record, such as the pitting and scoring of brake discs and the deterioration of rubber components. There is a notable gap in mileage between March 2024 and April 2025, where the vehicle covered roughly 4,300 miles in thirteen months, followed by a period of mechanical failure that revealed the fractured coil spring and worn anti-roll bar components. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the history shows recurring issues with anti-roll bar linkages and joint dust covers. The fractured nearside front coil spring noted in 2025 is a serious safety failure that implies other suspension components may be reaching their fatigue life. Additionally, the persistent pitting on the inner brake discs reported in 2025 suggests the vehicle may sit for long periods, allowing corrosion to form on the metal surfaces. Check the integrity of the under trays and rear anti-roll bar for the corrosion first flagged in the 2023 test to ensure structural integrity has not progressed beyond surface rust.