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GJ58 XZL

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,362 mi
Last recorded101,362 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ58 XZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 101,362 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 98,346 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 2 Sep 2025 98,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 18 Apr 2024 92,016 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 83,274 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2022 74,893 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 72,277 miles

Longitudinal brake pipes corroded

Tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2020 71,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

handbrake performance low requires inspection/adjustment

Fail 10 Mar 2020 71,464 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

handbrake performance low requires inspection/adjustment

Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,882 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight run flat damage

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower font bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing proper inspection

Fail 20 Mar 2019 66,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front tyre has slight run flat damage

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower font bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing proper inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2018 62,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 62,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edge almost to ply (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ON LIMIT REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 54,954 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE ON LIMIT REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT/REPAIR

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,508 miles

exhaust hangers corroded and weak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 49,508 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust hangers corroded and weak

Pass 4 Mar 2015 44,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,422 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2013 33,795 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 26,030 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,074 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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GJ58 XZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GJ58 XZL, 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 GJ58 XZL registered?

GJ58 XZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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