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YA08 AEC

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,176 mi
Last recorded141,176 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 AEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 141,176 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 141,176 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front anti-roll bar has moved sideways and is fouling wheel arch

Pass 16 Feb 2024 137,986 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 137,983 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D'bushes worn and anti-roll bar moved sideways. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield loose above exhaust rear box

Pass 20 Feb 2023 133,732 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 133,731 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 128,224 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 128,223 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes have been protected with grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 123,675 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 118,236 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 110,176 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 110,174 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 102,865 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 102,855 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,618 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,450 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 83,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 75,421 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 75,421 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,275 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,392 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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YA08 AEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA08 AEC, 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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What year was YA08 AEC registered?

YA08 AEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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