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J14 XJG

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,710 mi
Last recorded93,710 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 XJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 93,710 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 93,707 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 92,221 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 92,221 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 81,641 miles

drivers seat cannot be folded forward for rear seat access

offside front brake backing plate broken

Fail 2 May 2018 81,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

drivers seat cannot be folded forward for rear seat access

offside front brake backing plate broken

Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,719 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 71,714 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

center break light inop

Pass 21 Apr 2015 67,061 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,120 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 63,120 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,321 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 45,135 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 45,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 34,510 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,510 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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J14 XJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J14 XJG, 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 J14 XJG registered?

J14 XJG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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