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YB08 VZF

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,715 mi
Last recorded121,715 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 121,715 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 121,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 116,570 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 110,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 105,146 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 105,071 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 105,071 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,634 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 100,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 97,032 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 97,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2017 92,870 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 86,534 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 79,823 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,925 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,883 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,746 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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YB08 VZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

YB08 VZF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YB08 VZF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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