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SA58 VZZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,457 mi
Last recorded117,457 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 VZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 117,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 105,244 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 95,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 95,022 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front bottom arms ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both rear bottom arms ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 82,619 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 82,619 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 68,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 68,301 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,797 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 60,203 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 60,203 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 56,917 miles

Exhaust system insecure two brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,747 miles

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported -center section

Fail 6 Sep 2017 53,745 miles

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

Exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still supported -center section

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 50,217 miles

Nearside Front Perished on sidewall off tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,483 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,612 miles

Coil springs corroding

Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,465 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyre's cracking round tread

Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,418 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,310 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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SA58 VZZ 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 71.4%.

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 SA58 VZZ, 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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SA58 VZZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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