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HJ58 UVS

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,102 mi
Last recorded166,102 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ58 UVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 166,102 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Nov 2025 166,102 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 162,605 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Close to the minimum standard. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recheck in 3000 miles approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 162,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Close to the minimum standard. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recheck in 3000 miles approx. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 160,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Marker lamp inoperative.

Offside Rear Coil spring not fully seated in arm. Recommend wheel off inspection.

Part of high level stop lamp inoperative.

Fail 8 Nov 2023 160,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Marker lamp inoperative.

Offside Rear Coil spring not fully seated in arm. Recommend wheel off inspection.

Part of high level stop lamp inoperative.

Pass 27 Oct 2022 154,151 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 154,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel handbrake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 147,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 147,344 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 142,606 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 137,291 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 126,474 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 126,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 114,659 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 114,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 100,564 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 100,333 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,517 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 73,423 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,423 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 61,281 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 61,281 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 48,881 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 35,933 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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HJ58 UVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HJ58 UVS, 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 HJ58 UVS registered?

HJ58 UVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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