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J4 GWE

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,639 mi
Last recorded156,639 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 GWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 156,639 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 146,581 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front all front suspension components have slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 138,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 138,363 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 138,341 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2023 138,327 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 130,049 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 130,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 115,328 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 106,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepping inside

Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,134 miles

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 97,087 miles

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

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

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,388 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the engine covers fitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 90,387 miles

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the engine covers fitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

parking brake efficiency only 8%

Pass 8 Feb 2017 83,548 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 30 Jan 2017 83,548 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

exhaust back box rubber insecure but system still supported

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 80,211 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f quarter panel has damage

Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,745 miles

Wear to both front tyres inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2013 47,575 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2011 23,622 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 15,912 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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J4 GWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J4 GWE, 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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J4 GWE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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