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R3 YMW

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,644 mi
Last recorded131,644 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 YMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 131,644 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake discs corroded both sides

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

Under-shields fitted obscuring testers view of some components

Fail 7 Jul 2025 131,601 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake discs corroded both sides

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

Under-shields fitted obscuring testers view of some components

Pass 20 Feb 2024 123,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic under shields fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring testers view of some components.

Fail 13 Feb 2024 123,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic under shields fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring testers view of some components.

Pass 1 Feb 2023 118,155 miles

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jan 2022 106,493 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Jan 2021 99,098 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,021 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 76,388 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 76,388 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment causing warning lamp to stay on after lever is released (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,377 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)

engine cover and under trays fitted and outer sills plastic covered

engine cover and under trays fitted and outer sills plastic covered

Pass 1 Feb 2017 66,141 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted and outer sills plastic covered

Pass 4 Dec 2015 60,378 miles

PARKING BRAKE BINDING

Pass 27 Nov 2014 53,826 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,701 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 32,627 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 22,753 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)

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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R3 YMW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R3 YMW, 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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R3 YMW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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