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CN08 LGJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,447 mi
Last recorded179,447 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 LGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 179,447 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 179,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 275,826 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 167,832 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 167,827 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 166,470 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 166,468 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 155,616 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 155,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 143,710 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 130,183 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 130,101 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 116,886 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 100,984 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 85,240 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,158 miles

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

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

slight oil leak sweat from rear diff oil seal

Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,848 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 50,848 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,172 miles

advise both front tyres perishing on outter wall

advise both rear tyres on 3mm centre

Fail 21 Jun 2013 34,172 miles

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

advise both front tyres perishing on outter wall

advise both rear tyres on 3mm centre

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,880 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 1,245 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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CN08 LGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Red 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 CN08 LGJ, 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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What year was CN08 LGJ registered?

CN08 LGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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