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YB08 VZD

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,790 mi
Last recorded137,790 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 137,790 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 130,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 123,992 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 123,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 117,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 104,993 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly leaves warning light on (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth worn and split on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 97,405 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 97,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2020 96,250 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 92,414 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 91,661 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 90,676 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,486 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 87,677 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 87,677 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,560 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 80,560 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 76,979 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 70,120 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,506 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 64,506 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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
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YB08 VZD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YB08 VZD, 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 VZD registered?

YB08 VZD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 VZD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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