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AU58 HJV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

107,480 mi
Last recorded107,480 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 HJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 107,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Reduced effort recorded at parking brake

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2025 107,300 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn T C A (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Reduced effort recorded at parking brake

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2024 101,683 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 101,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame, chassis & wheel housings corroding

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 95,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame, chassis & wheel housings corroding

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 92,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Chassis & wheel housings corroding

Fail 17 Mar 2022 92,835 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TCA 2nd arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Chassis & wheel housings corroding

Pass 19 Mar 2021 88,520 miles

Advise engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front parking light not working

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ( Reduced damping effect ) (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( Rear ball joint dust cover twisted. ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ( Rear ball joint ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 84,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 77,732 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 73,128 miles

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

Minor stone chips to windscreen

Reduced damping effect noted at N/S/R shock absorber

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber not operating correctly

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,503 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 57,482 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 Sep 2014 55,438 miles

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 3 Sep 2014 55,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2013 49,770 miles

10 out of 24 bulbs on high level brake light not working

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 49,689 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

10 out of 24 bulbs on high level brake light not working

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,343 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 38,061 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,061 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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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AU58 HJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver 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 AU58 HJV, 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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AU58 HJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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