2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · EN10 ACV

The vehicle holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding deferred mechanical repairs. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 108,942 miles, this followed a significant failure just eleven days prior. That failure highlighted critical safety and structural issues, including a fractured offside front coil spring and a structural failure of the offside rear brake pipe. The recurring presence of grease-coated brake pipes across multiple years suggests that the owner is only addressing corrosion when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 108,942 miles represents an annual average of approximately 6,800 miles, which is consistent with low-use luxury ownership. However, there is a notable gap in records between December 2022 and January 2024, during which the vehicle covered nearly 9,000 miles. The more recent activity shows a spike in usage with over 23,000 miles covered in the last 18 months, though the overall low mileage has not prevented the degradation of rubber-based components and metal lines. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension and braking systems. The tester has repeatedly flagged corroded rear brake pipes since 2022, and the use of grease to mask these components makes the true extent of the decay difficult. The seepage of grease from ball joint and track rod end covers noted in 2025 indicates that steering components are failing and will require replacement soon. Furthermore, the history of perishing tyres and fractured coil springs suggests that the vehicle suffers from age-related material fatigue rather than just mileage-based wear.