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LO08 YMH

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,945 mi
Last recorded77,945 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 YMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 77,945 miles

Both front lower suspension front arms inner bushes perished

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside front tyre edges worn

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear brake pads appear low

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear sub-frame corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2024 77,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Both front lower suspension front arms inner bushes perished

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside front tyre edges worn

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear brake pads appear low

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 27 Mar 2023 71,482 miles

Both front lower suspension front arm inner bushes perished

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Rear suspension soft

Fail 27 Mar 2023 71,482 miles

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

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

Both front lower suspension front arm inner bushes perished

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump noisy

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Rear suspension soft

Pass 9 Mar 2022 66,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall, Edges Worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Propshaft Rear Bush Perished And Splitting

Rear Diff Damp

Fail 9 Mar 2022 66,716 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Side Wall, Edges Worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Propshaft Rear Bush Perished And Splitting

Rear Diff Damp

Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 57,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 57,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured edge - marked with yellow chalk (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre marked with yellow chalk ()

covers & shields fitted

rear diff oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 50,795 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 44,210 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides, (2.5.A.3c)

Front both sides splash guards damaged & parts missing,

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak differential, ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust rubber missing,

Rear rubber coupling worn/split,

Fail 31 Oct 2017 44,210 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides, (2.5.A.3c)

Front both sides splash guards damaged & parts missing,

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak differential, ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust rubber missing,

Rear rubber coupling worn/split,

Fail 5 Sep 2017 43,745 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front both splash guards worn through,

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides, (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Oil leak differential, ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 35,540 miles

Front splash guards damaged & some missing.

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust rubber missing

Fail 3 May 2016 35,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine oil low

Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,510 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 22,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 14,957 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 9,854 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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LO08 YMH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LO08 YMH, 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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LO08 YMH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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