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968 GYY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,254 mi
Last recorded160,254 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration968 GYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 160,254 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 155,131 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 154,805 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 154,703 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside front and offside front castor arm bushes perishing

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 146,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 146,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 137,913 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 137,913 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 130,203 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 130,203 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 124,769 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 124,769 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 117,538 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 107,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 107,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,876 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 95,875 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 85,293 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 85,293 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,046 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,966 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 51,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 51,459 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 41,941 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,950 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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968 GYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 968 GYY, 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 968 GYY registered?

968 GYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 20 October 2008.

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