How reliable is the Mercedes Benz Cls?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Mercedes Benz Cls passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 8,997 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 79.1%.
Mercedes Benz Cls reliability by year
How the Mercedes Benz Cls performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 77.3% | – |
| 2006 | 75.1% | – |
| 2007 | 73.3% | – |
| 2008 | 72.4% | – |
| 2009 | 70.7% | – |
| 2010 | 72.5% | – |
| 2011 | 78.8% | – |
| 2012 | 79.4% | – |
| 2013 | 79.1% | – |
| 2014 | 80.7% | – |
| 2015 | 84.9% | – |
| 2016 | 84.9% | – |
| 2017 | 85.5% | 78,042 km |
| 2018 | 86.8% | 69,134 km |
| 2019 | 87.2% | 67,435 km |
| 2020 | 82.5% | 65,046 km |
| 2021 | 88.8% | – |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Mercedes Benz Cls as a model. The reliability of any individual Mercedes Benz Cls also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes Benz Cls reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Mercedes Benz Cls passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 79%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Mercedes Benz Cls?
The most common owner-reported issues are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (3.4% of inspections); A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (2.4% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.7% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.6% of inspections); A tyre seriously damaged (1.1% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Mercedes Benz Cls?
For a typical Mercedes Benz Cls, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 146,701 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Mercedes Benz Cls before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.