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KT08 BYF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,957 mi
Last recorded94,957 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 BYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 94,957 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2024 90,934 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 87,265 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 83,443 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 83,441 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 80,482 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 77,915 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 77,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,536 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light play in drop link

Fail 3 Jun 2019 72,521 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light play in drop link

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,682 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 53,118 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner small cut in side wall

Fail 6 Jun 2016 44,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner small cut in side wall

Pass 15 May 2015 38,531 miles

damage to both nearside tyres inner sidewalls

Fail 15 May 2015 38,531 miles

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

damage to both nearside tyres inner sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2014 33,578 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 33,578 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 May 2013 27,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2013 27,207 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 20,177 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 20,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 13,430 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 13,428 miles

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

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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KT08 BYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KT08 BYF, 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 KT08 BYF registered?

KT08 BYF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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