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MV08 YKK

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

230,718 mi
Last recorded230,718 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 YKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 230,718 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 224,424 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 223,969 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 211,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 211,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release button (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 202,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 202,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 192,655 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 192,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 180,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake, foot pedal sticky, doesn't return to full off position

Fail 8 Oct 2019 179,974 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both, above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake dust shield loose

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

handbrake, foot pedal sticky, doesn't return to full off position

Pass 3 Oct 2018 158,560 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded, by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 139,053 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 139,053 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 125,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear caliper sticking

Fail 30 Aug 2016 125,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside Rear caliper sticking

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,122 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 93,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 93,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,705 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 77,703 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,159 miles

1.front tyres wearing inner edges.2.plastic trim covering outer sills floor pans engine under tray fitted.

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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MV08 YKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MV08 YKK, 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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MV08 YKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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