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BF58 MGJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,644 mi
Last recorded173,644 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 MGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 173,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom link loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 173,644 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits seal up exhaust slight leak from rear box (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom link loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 164,969 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 164,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 29 Feb 2024 164,874 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords dangerous because of cut and splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trat and covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2023 159,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.61mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 157,643 miles

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

underbody covers

Pass 4 Mar 2021 150,803 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 143,061 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 134,947 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 134,947 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 134,444 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 128,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S N/S FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint REAR (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 121,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 brake pipes corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 110,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 110,065 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front deflated tyre

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

Pass 16 May 2014 69,588 miles

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

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ON THE INSIDE

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 36,544 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 33,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 20,029 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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BF58 MGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BF58 MGJ, 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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BF58 MGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 16 September 2008.

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