2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · FD03 ACD

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of clean passes recently. The most recent test on January 12 2026 at 90,880 miles resulted in no defects recorded, following a period of consecutive clean results over the last three years. This suggests that the vehicle is currently maintained to a standard that meets all minimum legal safety requirements without immediate mechanical or structural failures being flagged by the testing centre. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between December 2023 and January 2026, the car covered 12,624 miles, indicating steady and predictable usage pattern. The larger gap between January 2023 and January 2025 shows 13,152 miles driven, which aligns with the long-term annual average. This consistent mileage suggests the car has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which helps prevent rubber-component degradation and fluid-related issues often seen in low-mileage luxury vehicles. Despite the clean recent records, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on components common to this model and age and mileage. The failure in December 2022 at 71,635 miles indicates a defect was present shortly before that time, though the record does not specify the exact fault. Given the age of the vehicle, the suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for wear or tearing, as these are prone to fatigue regardless of mileage. Checking for corrosion on the exhaust system and evaluating the condition of the brake discs is also advisable, as the MOT does not assess the remaining life of these components unless they pose an immediate safety risk.