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L555 PAJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,544 mi
Last recorded144,544 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 PAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 144,544 miles

Surface corrosion on rear suspension components.

Fail 5 Dec 2025 144,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Surface corrosion on rear suspension components.

Pass 19 Dec 2024 139,673 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 139,673 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,237 miles

Both Front Top Mount Bearings Slightly Rough

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Nov 2023 135,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Both Front Top Mount Bearings Slightly Rough

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 81,812 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,666 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 80,666 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,039 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 72,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 72,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sidewall has deep cuts/damage, very close to exposing ply/cords

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front wiper blade split but clears windscreen effectively

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 64,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 55,449 miles

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 8 Feb 2018 55,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,443 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,580 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 22,387 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 22,387 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 20,145 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 20,005 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 20,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 13,233 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 13,233 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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L555 PAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,496cc 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 L555 PAJ, 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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L555 PAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 15 November 2008.

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