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A8 CVP

2004 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,747 mi
Last recorded93,747 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk75,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 93,747 miles

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

Light corrosion to various components/areas under vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2024 92,256 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Slight surface corrosion staring on some front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 Jul 2022 91,436 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 91,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front lower Inner bush worn & excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 89,897 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 89,897 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both O/S & N/S fronts. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 87,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 84,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 84,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,617 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 76,605 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,992 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,633 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 60,598 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,598 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 55,746 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,205 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 53,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,028 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,844 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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A8 CVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 75,635 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 Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 CVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 CVP registered?

A8 CVP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is A8 CVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 CVP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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