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GX08 ZBG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,555 mi
Last recorded86,555 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 ZBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 86,555 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 86,542 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lacking in operation (1.1.6 (d))

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

Oil level low

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

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

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2024 77,230 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 77,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 66,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 66,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 62,361 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 60,970 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 2 Feb 2021 60,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

tyre pressure monitoring indicates flat tyre pressures appear to be ok

Pass 30 Jan 2020 58,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,949 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2018 51,270 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 42,793 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 42,014 miles

both front thrust arm bushes slightly perished

Fail 18 May 2015 42,013 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front thrust arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 19 May 2014 34,754 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 27,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 24 May 2012 19,811 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 19,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 12,153 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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GX08 ZBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX08 ZBG, 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 GX08 ZBG registered?

GX08 ZBG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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The MOT history for GX08 ZBG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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