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W1 GAM

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,843 mi
Last recorded117,843 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 GAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 117,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner brake disc corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 115,458 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2024 112,182 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2023 109,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 103,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 103,301 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,371 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 100,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2020 96,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (above rear axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2020 96,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (above rear axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf and nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) osf and nsf ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 94,540 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 90,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 90,280 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))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,864 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 83,810 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 2 Nov 2016 75,716 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 75,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 68,281 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 68,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 62,468 miles

Brake wear warning illuminated

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

Nearside rear tyre has abnormal wear on inner edge [grooved]

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 55,980 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 49,535 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off on edges.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,107 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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W1 GAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 W1 GAM, 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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W1 GAM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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