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YY08 YBZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Clc

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

159,600 mi
Last recorded159,600 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc72,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 YBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClc
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 159,600 miles

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle heavy and patchy surface corrosion to chassis, floor, sills, suspension parts subframes front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 159,600 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underneath vehicle heavy and patchy surface corrosion to chassis, floor, sills, suspension parts subframes front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted front-rear

Pass 7 May 2025 150,053 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy heavy in areas surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, floor, inner sills (covers fitted), chassis, subframes & all front & rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake back plate severely corroded

Fail 7 May 2025 150,053 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Patchy heavy in areas surface corrosion to underside of vehicle to, floor, inner sills (covers fitted), chassis, subframes & all front & rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake back plate severely corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 137,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play On limit at time of test will require attention soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On limit at time of test will require attention soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated On limit at time of test will require attention soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 130,042 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 129,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 113,164 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 112,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 101,093 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 101,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 98,128 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 98,121 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure centre bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 89,841 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 83,260 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 83,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 83,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 67,512 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 66,916 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,358 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 59,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 52,757 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 7 Oct 2013 50,141 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 50,141 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 9 Oct 2012 41,650 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner/outer edges.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,690 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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YY08 YBZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 YY08 YBZ, 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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YY08 YBZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Clc, first registered on 22 August 2008.

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