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OV58 SSX

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,150 mi
Last recorded184,150 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 SSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 184,150 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 180,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 167,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advice still wiper blade marks on screen not all been polished out (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 167,791 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected wiper blade marked screen in zone A (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 160,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 2 Mar 2022 160,228 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 10 Dec 2020 153,016 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 147,334 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 147,334 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working off side door mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper blade marks on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 136,697 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 136,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps no lamps fitted at time of test inop (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 112,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 112,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 100,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2016 100,043 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 95,155 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing/worn on outer edges

o/s headlamp beam image is slightly incorrect

Fail 17 Nov 2014 86,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing/worn on outer edges

o/s headlamp beam image is slightly incorrect

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s parking brake effort poor

Fail 14 Nov 2012 57,992 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 57,992 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 49,596 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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OV58 SSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OV58 SSX, 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 OV58 SSX registered?

OV58 SSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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