2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · LO13 PYJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test on January 29 2026 at 94,484 miles passed, it followed a failure just seventeen days prior. That failure was due to excessive corrosion on both front brake pipes and all four tyres reaching the legal wear limit. The fact that the owner only addressed these critical safety items upon a formal failure suggests a pattern of deferring essential maintenance until absolutely necessary. At 13 years old, the recorded 94,484 miles represent an average annual usage of approximately 7,268 miles, which is consistent with a low-mileage luxury grand tourer. However, the data shows a significant burst of activity between January 2024 and January 2026, where the car covered over 13,000 miles in two years. This increase in usage, combined with periods of standing, likely explains the accelerated corrosion of metal components like brake lines and the rapid degradation of tyre rubber noted in the recent records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system, as corrosion on the brake pipes has been a recurring issue since at least January 2024. The tester previously noted pipes covered in grease or material, which is often a tactic used to hide surface decay from an inspector. You should verify the entire length of the hydraulic lines for structural integrity and check the brake calipers for signs of binding. Furthermore, the repeated failures for tyre wear and exposed cords indicate potential alignment issues or suspension bushing wear that have not yet been addressed despite the recent replacements.