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YB08 VZN

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,098 mi
Last recorded73,098 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 73,098 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 69,043 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 65,041 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 65,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 61,461 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 61,461 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 57,617 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 54,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front forward facing lower control arms inner bushes starting to perish

both front rear facing lower control arms inner bushes starting to perish

Fail 14 Aug 2021 54,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front forward facing lower control arms inner bushes starting to perish

both front rear facing lower control arms inner bushes starting to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2020 52,460 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2019 49,576 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 45,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front outer position light bulb inoperative

Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,616 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 38,174 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,662 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat has a child seat.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 30,636 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW INNER AND OUTER SHOULDERS AND BOTH TYRES PERISHED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 30,636 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW INNER AND OUTER SHOULDERS AND BOTH TYRES PERISHED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,124 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,921 miles

Both front tyres cracked outer wall.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front link arm rubber split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,518 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 VZN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN registered?

YB08 VZN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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