2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS2.1L Diesel

The Mercedes-Benz CLS shows a clean roadworthiness status with the latest DVSA test on 1 April 2025 at 157,093 miles returning a pass and no defects recorded. Maintenance trend is stable, as each examination from 5 October 2020 through to the 2025 test resulted in a straight pass with zero advisories. The previous keeper evidently prepared the vehicle to meet standards at every interval, avoiding the minor consumable flags like worn tyres or wiper blades that often appear on neglected cars. The car is fourteen years old with 157,093 recorded miles, averaging around 11,200 miles per year, which is typical for its age. A period of heavier use shows between the October 2020 test at 138,139 miles and the September 2021 test at 149,738 miles, adding 11,599 miles in eleven months. Subsequent records reveal a sharp taper: only 683 miles accumulated between September 2021 and March 2023 at 150,421 miles, then 1,454 miles to March 2024 and 5,218 miles to April 2025. The sparse ledger with a nineteen-month gap implies limited operation or a delayed retest rather than rapid wear. The official history raises no recurring mechanical or structural concerns, yet at this mileage and age the buyer should physically inspect key components that MOT visual checks may not expose. Examine suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or collapse, and check brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear. Assess subframe and sill areas for corrosion that could compromise structural integrity, and verify exhaust emissions remain within limits under load. A pre-purchase inspection by a marque specialist remains prudent given the high mileage and periods of inactivity.