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YL08 ZYY

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,202 mi
Last recorded103,202 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 ZYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 103,202 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 96,287 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 88,036 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear parking brake 18% needs checking

Pass 3 Sep 2022 76,703 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 68,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 63,059 miles

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

handbrake effort low 16%

Pass 13 Aug 2019 57,729 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,941 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 44,939 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 44,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 38,560 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,573 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 36,566 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 35,896 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 34,336 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,440 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,453 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,443 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,619 miles

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise rear brake pads wearing low

advise slight play in near side front wheel bearing

advise wiper operation smeary

Fail 24 Aug 2011 28,619 miles

advise wiper operation smeary

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise rear brake pads wearing low

advise slight play in near side front wheel bearing

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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YL08 ZYY 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 85%.

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 YL08 ZYY, 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 YL08 ZYY registered?

YL08 ZYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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