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LX58 VSJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,538 mi
Last recorded82,538 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 VSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 82,538 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 82,538 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 72,422 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 72,422 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow marked (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 70,832 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 70,832 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 67,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 67,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended Does not retract (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 61,541 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 61,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inside edge

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 58,580 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the 2mm wear bar indicators

Fail 11 Jun 2020 58,538 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the 2mm wear bar indicators

Pass 26 Mar 2019 54,092 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 51,860 miles

nearside front suspension arm incorrectly fitted

remote key inop

Fail 11 Nov 2017 51,856 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front suspension arm incorrectly fitted

remote key inop

Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 45,978 miles

N/S/F tyre has a dig in the outer side wall

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Remote key is struggling to unlock and lock the vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2014 40,563 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 26,542 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,327 miles

engine cover and belly pans fitted

nearside front tyre worn on edge

srs warning lamp on

tyre pressure warning on display

Fail 5 Sep 2011 25,324 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine cover and belly pans fitted

nearside front tyre worn on edge

srs warning lamp on

tyre pressure warning on display

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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LX58 VSJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LX58 VSJ, 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 LX58 VSJ registered?

LX58 VSJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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