2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · PN57 YVS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean pass record over the last three years. The most recent inspection in February 2024 at 164,744 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety and emissions standards. This follows a period of consistent performance since a failure in early 2022, suggesting that the current owner addresses necessary repairs promptly to maintain test status. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per year. Between February 2021 and February 2024, the car covered 24,372 miles, representing a steady usage pattern of roughly 8,100 miles annually. This regularity suggests frequent operation rather than long periods of stagnation, which often leads to seal failure and brake corrosion in older Mercedes models. The interval between tests remains fixed at the standard annual cycle, providing a reliable data set for tracking the vehicle's mechanical condition. Despite the clean MOT history recently, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection of high-wear components typical for this age and mileage. At over 164,000 miles, the complex suspension geometry and bushings are likely to show signs of play or tearing, which the MOT does not always catch until hazardous. Check for corrosion on the chassis and subframe, as the MOT tests only flag rust once structural integrity is compromised. Since the record shows no previous advisories, verifying the state of the brake discs and fluid leaks is essential to ensure the vehicle is not silently nearing a major component failure.