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PJ08 XXV

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,478 mi
Last recorded120,478 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 XXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 120,478 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 120,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge . no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge . no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 102,566 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 102,566 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 93,824 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 93,726 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 90,330 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 87,152 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 87,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,260 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 80,684 miles

child seat fitted to rear seat unable to check seat belt

surface rust rear brake pipe

Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,994 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 77,394 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 75,203 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 75,198 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 27 May 2015 68,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake warning light not working

Fail 27 May 2015 68,310 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake warning light not working

Pass 31 May 2014 57,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2014 57,790 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 45,478 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad light is on

Pass 28 May 2012 33,596 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 17,392 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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PJ08 XXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PJ08 XXV, 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 PJ08 XXV registered?

PJ08 XXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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