2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · CF15 OCJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 108,004 miles passed, it introduced an advisory for an offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. This follows a period of mechanical instability in early 2025 where the car failed on multiple critical safety points. The progression of suspension wear suggests that components are reaching the end of their service life sequentially. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 18,169 miles between the January 2023 and February 2024 tests, followed by another rapid accumulation of 18,419 miles between February 2024 and February 2025. This surge in usage during the 2024-2025 period likely with more frequent use recently, which explains the accelerated wear on the front-end steering and braking components. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front steering and suspension assembly. The record shows recurring issues with steering rack inner joints starting in 2025, followed by a failing anti-roll bar linkage. These indicate significant front-end play. Furthermore, the braking system requires close scrutiny; the February 2025 failure for worn pads, thin discs, and uneven application suggests that the front brakes have not been properly serviced until they reached failure limits. You should verify that the imbalance noted in 2025 was properly rectified with a full overhaul rather than just a temporary fix.