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HG08 YBL

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,626 mi
Last recorded90,626 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 YBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 90,626 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 86,960 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 81,947 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2023 79,996 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 78,257 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 78,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2021 75,643 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2021 75,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 73,504 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 73,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2019 70,237 miles

both front tyres are wearing unevenly-low tread on outer edges

Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 65,873 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 61,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2017 61,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 57,880 miles

low braking effort from nearside parking brake

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,447 miles

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)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2013 43,105 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 36,080 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 25,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,079 miles

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

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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HG08 YBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 72,373 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HG08 YBL, 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 HG08 YBL registered?

HG08 YBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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