2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 2.1L Diesel · LS62 OUJ

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 6 January 2026 at 99,810 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this clean result follows four consecutive annual passes with zero advisories. The maintenance trend is clearly stable, with no worsening mechanical or structural issues flagged across the available history. Annual mileage averages roughly 7,129 miles against the car's fourteen-year life, a typical figure for this age of vehicle. The record shows steady accumulation: 67,831 miles in November 2021, 75,109 in December 2022, 86,016 in December 2023, 95,245 in December 2024, and 99,810 in January 2026. No gaps or sudden high-use spikes appear. The DVSA data is sparse in volume but consistently clean, which suggests the previous keeper kept the car to a reasonable servicing and presentation standard. With no advisories ever raised on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers, corrosion, or exhaust emissions, the buyer faces no obvious red flags from the record. A clean MOT slate does not exempt the car from age-related wear, however. At 99,810 miles and fourteen years old, the buyer should still inspect in person for perished rubber components, weeping suspension struts, and hidden structural rust around sills and subframes that a test bay may not photograph. Given the absence of any recorded faults, the prudent step is a pre-purchase inspection focused on drivetrain condition and the automatic transmission, common weak points on this era of Mercedes. The MOT history implies disciplined ownership, yet the lack of flagged consumable wear across five years is unusual and warrants verification that tyres, pads, and discs were replaced outside the test rather than run to the limit.