CarVerify

Free Car Check

LY08 NZW

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,634 mi
Last recorded149,634 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 NZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 149,634 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 149,621 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 142,772 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 142,771 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque strut hydro bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 135,612 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 135,612 miles

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 127,784 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 127,781 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2022 121,104 miles

Front chips in screen

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear back box heat shield adrift

Pass 14 Jul 2021 113,693 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,366 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 103,561 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 103,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn NEAR SIDE LOWER ARM BALL JOINT HAS EXCESSIVE PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,172 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 86,805 miles

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

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 24 Jun 2016 78,256 miles

Front stone chip in front screen in zone b area

Fail 24 Jun 2016 78,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Front stone chip in front screen in zone b area

Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 68,785 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,022 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,009 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 21 Jun 2011 29,229 miles

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz Clc reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LY08 NZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LY08 NZW, 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

How do I check the history of LY08 NZW?

You can check the full history of LY08 NZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LY08 NZW registered?

LY08 NZW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is LY08 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 NZW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY08 NZW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY08 NZW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.