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AY08 KNC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,936 mi
Last recorded128,936 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 128,936 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 127,678 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 120,588 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 120,584 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 107,745 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 92,803 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,133 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in the inner rack joint ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 57,052 miles

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

offside rear inner brake pad is worn more than the nearside

Fail 19 Sep 2019 56,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder - marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside rear inner brake pad is worn more than the nearside

Pass 1 Sep 2018 37,768 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,069 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 29,668 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,297 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 28,090 miles

both nearside tyres have damaged outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 26 Aug 2014 28,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both nearside tyres have damaged outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 28 Aug 2013 27,311 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre deteriated

offside front tyre damaged side wall nearside front tyre damaged sidewall nearside rear tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,311 miles

off side front tyre deteriated

offside front tyre damaged side wall nearside front tyre damaged sidewall nearside rear tyre damaged sidewall

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,272 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 26,272 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 24,933 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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AY08 KNC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY08 KNC, 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 AY08 KNC registered?

AY08 KNC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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