MERCEDES-BENZ CLS2010 · 3.0L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive service pattern rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 96,815 miles, this followed a failure just six days prior. That failure highlighted critical safety issues, including a dangerous nearside front tyre with exposed cords and multiple worn tyres, alongside thin front brake pads and scored discs. This trend suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach a legal failure point rather than performing regular preventative maintenance. At 16 years old, this de-registered Mercedes-Benz CLS has averaged approximately 6,000 miles per year, which is consistent with a low-use luxury vehicle profile. The mileage accumulation is steady, with roughly 2,000 to 3,000 miles covered between annual MOT tests. However, the low mileage does not exempt the vehicle from age-related degradation. The recurring tyre-related failures across 2022 to 2025 indicate that rubber components and alignment may have been neglected despite the low distance driven. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and suspension systems. The 2024 test flagged a corroded offside rear brake pipe covered in grease, which often indicates an attempt to hide a leak or significant rust decay. Given the consistent reports of uneven tyre wear across multiple axles, a professional alignment check is essential to identify worn suspension bushes that could be causing premature tyre scrubbing. Furthermore, the state of the front brake discs should be verified manually, as the record shows they were already pitted and scored during the last major inspection.