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Mercedes-Benz CLS.
What to Check Before Buying.
The Mercedes-Benz CLS blends saloon practicality with coupe styling, offering a premium driving experience and strong road presence. It appeals to buyers wanting executive comfort with a sportier edge, though running costs can be significant. Common ownership involves motorway miles and business use, which means checking service history and wear patterns matters. Reliability varies by generation, with earlier models showing more electrical gremlins and air suspension issues than newer versions.
⚠ Known issue
Air suspension problems crop up regularly on the CLS, particularly on higher-mileage examples, and replacement costs can run into thousands. Get the full picture before you buy.
⚠ Common MOT failure
Air suspension component wear and leaks
The average used car has 3+ known model faults the seller won't mention.
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