2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · GL10 VSY

The Mercedes-Benz CLS shows a current roadworthy status via the 28 July 2025 MOT pass at 78,594 miles with no defects recorded, establishing a stable maintenance trend across the available history. The most recent test cleared without advisories. An isolated failure on 20 July 2021 at 73,204 miles logged no defects, yet the tester issued a full pass one day later at identical mileage, indicating no persistent mechanical fault or recurring fault line. At 16 years old the vehicle displays 78,594 recorded miles, averaging roughly 4,900 miles per year, which is low for a 2010 executive model. The chronology runs 69,441 miles on 19 March 2020, 73,204 miles by July 2021, 77,437 miles on 14 September 2022, and 78,594 miles at the July 2025 test. A near three-year gap between the 2022 and 2025 examinations added only 1,157 miles, pointing to prolonged storage periods. Sparse records show no advisories, but the low usage pattern implies lighter wear on drivetrain consumables and heavier reliance on age-related condition. A buyer should prioritise in-person checks of components vulnerable to inactivity rather than distance. The MOT data flags no issues with suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake discs, yet extended standing can cause binding calipers, surface corrosion on discs, and degraded rubber mountings. Inspect structural integrity at sills, subframes, and suspension mounts for rust pitting. Verify exhaust emissions hardware for internal decay and examine tyre sidewalls for perishing despite adequate tread depth. Previous keepers sustained statutory test compliance but the mileage gaps suggest the car spent months idle. Seek confirmation of the July 2021 failure reason through DVSA records, though the immediate retest pass implies no lasting defect. Focus a pre-purchase inspection on fluid degradation, hydraulic brake seals, and aged bushes over routine consumable replacement.