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LL08 YYB

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,941 mi
Last recorded121,941 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 YYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 121,941 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust corroded

under tray s fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2025 121,940 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2024 115,090 miles

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

Offside rear Alloy wheel has been repaired

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2024 115,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 111,753 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 108,408 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 101,100 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 93,767 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 88,629 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 80,257 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 74,313 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 74,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,040 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 66,030 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 55,074 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 47,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 42,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f jacking point and sill damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2013 42,749 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f jacking point and sill damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,656 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 32,656 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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LL08 YYB 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 68.2%.

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 LL08 YYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LL08 YYB registered?

LL08 YYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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