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GU58 LYA

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,813 mi
Last recorded133,813 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 LYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 133,813 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered in grease

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

chip front windscreen

Fail 14 Jan 2025 133,746 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 124,719 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 114,763 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 114,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 109,773 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,176 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 98,060 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 98,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 86,705 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 86,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,770 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 76,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 67,397 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 58,237 miles

both front tyres show signs of being run flat,damage to inner walls

Fail 9 Oct 2015 58,237 miles

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

both front tyres show signs of being run flat,damage to inner walls

Pass 31 Oct 2014 49,581 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 49,578 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,189 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,343 miles

nearside front tyre has several small cuts in the sidewall not deep enough to meet requirements

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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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GU58 LYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU58 LYA, 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 GU58 LYA registered?

GU58 LYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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