2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · FG07 FTD

The vehicle currently holds a valid roadworthiness pass from the 23 April 2026 test at an unrecorded mileage, following a heavily failed test on 11 March 2026 at 126,158 miles. The maintenance trend is worsening. The March failure exposed multiple serious mechanical faults across braking, suspension, and drivetrain systems, all of which the vendor cleared within six weeks to secure the April pass. This pattern indicates deferred upkeep followed by a corrective burst rather than steady care. Mileage data is sparse. The record shows 115,595 miles in February 2024, 120,638 miles in March 2025, and 126,158 miles in March 2026. That is roughly 5,000 to 6,000 miles per year, modest for a 2007 Mercedes CLS. No unknown-mileage anomalies distort the comparison, though the April 2026 pass omits the odometer reading, leaving the most recent accumulation unverified. A buyer should physically inspect the front brake pipes and ABS circuitry. The March 2026 test flagged excessive corrosion on the offside front pipe and an active ABS warning lamp, implying neglected braking hydraulics. The parking brake returned under 50% efficiency with a pad sensor wire rubbing the driveshaft, so check rear calipers and handbrake mechanics for binding or wear. The fractured offside rear coil spring and deteriorated prop-shaft coupling from March 2026 point to ageing suspension and drivetrain flex elements. Confirm the replacement springs and coupling are genuine and seated correctly. The recurring oil leak across 2025 and 2026 tests warrants a underside inspection for sump or front seal weeping. Tyres worn on both edges at 126k miles suggest alignment neglect; verify tracking and tyre condition before purchase.