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PK08 XUJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,350 mi
Last recorded117,350 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 XUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2025 117,350 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 109,804 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 109,803 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cast arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cast arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 108,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 106,984 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 103,701 miles

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 103,701 miles

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

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 100,614 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,728 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 92,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 87,473 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,679 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 75,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,737 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,432 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 56,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,653 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,126 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 39,126 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 29,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,502 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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PK08 XUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK08 XUJ, 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 PK08 XUJ registered?

PK08 XUJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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