2016 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS3.0L Diesel

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on April 22 2025 at 83,250 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the car has consistently achieved passes following immediate re-tests after failures. While the record shows failures in 2024 and 2025, the subsequent passes indicate that the owner is proactive in addressing specific defects identified by the tester rather than allowing them to escalate into persistent mechanical neglect. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. Between March 2023 at 61,316 miles and April 2024 at 71,191 miles, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles in a year, followed by another 12,000 miles between the April 2024 and April 2025 tests. This steady usage suggests regular operation, which is generally beneficial for seals and drivetrain components compared to low-mileage vehicles that sit for months. The MOT history is remarkably clean of recorded advisories, indicating that no long-term issues with structural corrosion or gradual component wear have yet reached a critical threshold. Because the record lacks specific detailed advisory notes, a buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of components that typically wear without triggering an immediate MOT failure. Focus close attention to the suspension bushes and control arm joints for cracking or tearing, as these often degrade before they fail a test. You should also inspect the brake discs for uneven wear or binding calipers and check the tyre boots for oil leaks. Given the vehicle's age, a visual check of the chassis for structural integrity is necessary to ensure no hidden surface rust has developed despite the clean digital history.