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LB08 YKU

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,646 mi
Last recorded114,646 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 YKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 114,646 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offide (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 110,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 106,668 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 106,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 99,899 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 96,265 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 96,265 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 90,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Light unit lens damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 90,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Light unit lens damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 82,579 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 82,579 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 77,351 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 75,249 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 75,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 61,685 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,391 miles

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

both front tyres suspect casings failing on inner edges. patern uneven.

both rear tyres have splits on inner side walls

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,263 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,104 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,574 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

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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LB08 YKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 72,373 miles. This 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 LB08 YKU, 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 LB08 YKU registered?

LB08 YKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 26 July 2008.

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