Mercedes-Benz CLS Coupe (2005 - 2010) CLS500 (388bhp) 4d Tip Auto Owner Review

This car has cost an average of over £1000 per year to service and repair in less than 10 years of ownership, not including petrol or tyres. All four windows mechanisms now replaced, complete exhaust system replaced,(rust), discs warp if left standing for two weeks in frosty weather (twice), brake sensor replaced, driver's seat cushion replaced (£450 labour), kickdown problem (cured itself after 5 years which is more than main dealer could), brake pipes replaced due to rusting, several minor interior rattles etc, etc.. My previous 14 year old Jaguar XJ40 V12 was cheaper to run which speaks volumes. Mercedes are certainly not any better built than other makes. A money pit, given the car has now covered just 47000 miles. Good to drive but not to own.