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LP08 YSH

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,606 mi
Last recorded156,606 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 YSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2023 156,606 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 Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Body damaged

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 150,788 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 141,471 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 135,590 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 129,066 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 119,974 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 112,257 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 104,681 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 104,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2015 96,255 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 Aug 2015 95,921 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Aug 2014 87,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,429 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)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 78,176 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 49,956 miles

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

part of centre stop light not working

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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LP08 YSH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LP08 YSH, 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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LP08 YSH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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