2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · SK60 LVR
2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 130,602 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SK60 LVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 130,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SK60 LVR Mileage History
- 05/12/2022118,924 mi
- 13/12/2022118,961 mi+37 mi
- 11/03/2024122,727 mi+3,766 mi
- 19/11/2024123,402 mi+675 mi
- 18/11/2025130,602 mi+7,200 mi
Average of roughly 3,953 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SK60 LVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mercedes-Benz Cls (SK60 LVR) between December 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Parts of spring missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Chassis to flex pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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Our Verdict
This 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS diesel is a reasonable buy if priced correctly, but budget for deferred maintenance after its 2022 MOT failure. The recent clean MOT history is reassuring, though the earlier corrosion and broken components show it has not always been perfectly cared for.
When viewing this car, ask for evidence that the December 2022 failures were properly repaired — the MOT pass on 13 December 2022 (just eight days after the failure) suggests work was done, but confirm with invoices for the offside rear coil spring, near side rear brake pipe, exhaust bracket, and differential mounting. A full service history is essential on a 2010 Mercedes diesel; without it, walk away or negotiate hard. Use the recorded faults as leverage: a buyer should expect at least £500-£800 off a comparable clean example given the car's history of structural and braking issues.
The 2.987cc diesel engine in this CLS typically returns reasonable fuel economy for a large coupé, though exact figures are not in the provided data. As a 2010 diesel over 130k miles, expect road tax in a higher band and insurance grouped accordingly for a premium Mercedes. Maintenance on a 16-year-old CLS is not cheap — Mercedes parts and labour carry a premium, and the 2022 MOT showed corrosion and suspension faults that can recur. Estimated annual running cost is around £1,800-£2,400 including fuel, tax, insurance, and typical upkeep.
The December 2022 MOT failure listed offside rear coil spring fractured, near side rear brake pipe excessively corroded, exhaust bracket broken, and differential mounting missing — physically check these areas for fresh repairs or recurring corrosion, especially around the rear axle and chassis brake lines. The same test noted near side rear fog light and offside side repeater not working; verify all lights function now. Given the brake hose corrosion flagged in both the failed and passed 2022 tests, inspect all flexible brake hoses and ferrules for age-related wear.
SK60LVR is a September 2010 silver 2.987-litre diesel CLS with 130,602 miles recorded at its last MOT in November 2025. The vehicle passed its three most recent tests with no defects, but failed badly in December 2022 with brake pipe corrosion, a broken coil spring, and missing differential mounting. At nearly 16 years old and over 130k miles, it sits around typical mileage for the age but carries the risk profile of an older premium diesel.
No aggregate MOT reliability data is available for the Mercedes-Benz CLS, so this assessment relies solely on the individual history of SK60LVR.
Reviewed by the IsItAGoodCar editorial team — Verified automotive analysis synthesized from official vehicle registries.
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