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YB08 LHT

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,855 mi
Last recorded106,855 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 LHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 106,855 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 99,960 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 92,636 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 82,460 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 82,460 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 74,376 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside front brake has slight bind

undercovers fitted not allowing inspection of all components

Pass 22 Jul 2019 54,667 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2019 54,667 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,769 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 40,794 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 40,794 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,804 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 38,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,059 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Jul 2015 37,059 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Jul 2014 35,192 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,467 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 31,062 miles

Front tyres different size to the rears.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,785 miles

chassis covers fitted

engine under cover fitted

sill covers fitted

top engine cover fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2011 24,785 miles

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

chassis covers fitted

engine under cover fitted

sill covers fitted

top engine cover 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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YB08 LHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YB08 LHT, 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 YB08 LHT registered?

YB08 LHT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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