MERCEDES CL2007 · 6.2L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a pass on 10 January 2026 at 81,982 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving phase after a significant mechanical failure in December 2025. While the 2025 test revealed multiple critical front suspension issues including perished low arm bushes and ball joint play, the subsequent pass indicates these primary structural faults were addressed. However, minor consumable issues like a chipped windscreen and a worn offside front tyre remain outstanding concerns. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per year. There is a notable data gap between the January 2019 test at 77,348 miles and the March 2023 test at 81,545 miles, during which the car covered only 4,197 miles. This long period of inactivity often leads to degradation of rubber-based components and dry seals regardless of physical wear, which likely explains the sudden perished suspension bushes recorded in 2025. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to ensure the recent repairs were executed correctly. Given the recurring nature of the low arm bushes and ball joints, check for any remaining play or clunking during a test drive. The supplementary restraint system warning lamp from the 2023 failure must also be verified as resolved, as active airbag faults represent a critical safety risk. Additionally, the low annual mileage suggests the vehicle should be checked for brake disc corrosion and seized calipers, which frequently occur on cars that sit for extended periods.