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Mercedes-Benz CLA.
What to Check Before Buying.
The Mercedes-Benz CLA arrived in 2013 as an affordable entry into the premium saloon market, blending coupe styling with four-door practicality. It appeals to younger buyers and company car drivers after a prestige badge without S-Class money. While the CLA offers strong engines and a well-built interior, it shares mechanical components with more pedestrian models, and certain areas need careful inspection. Rust, electrical gremlins, and gearbox behaviour are all worth investigating on any car you're considering.
⚠ Known issue
CLA models from certain production years have shown a tendency for premature corrosion in areas you wouldn't expect on a premium German car - get the full picture before you buy.
⚠ Common MOT failure
Body corrosion and rust, particularly on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points
The average used car has 3+ known model faults the seller won't mention.
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