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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (26%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (35%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (13%)

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class repair cost distribution

$2500+ (26%)

$1000 - $2499 (32%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2dr Coupe

382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in Iowa, United States
Sep 2021 - Jun 2022
Feb 2022

53000 mi

US $8500
Broken passenger seat massage function. Replaced numerous parts including seat bottom which included bladders and pneumatic lines, pump, etc. Windshield washer tank was leaking, and pump broken. Replaced both. 
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in Belgium
Feb 2015 - Sep 2016
Apr 2016

59100 mi
Changed leaking suspension strut 
Aug 2016

60840 mi

€1100
Door lock, soft close Blower motor replaced 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2dr Coupe

382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in California, United States
Feb 2009 - Apr 2018
Dec 2009

22000 mi
Rear window shade motor replaced under warranty. 
Nov 2010

25200 mi
Rear window sun shade failed to operate. Unit was replaced. This is the second failure. It was previously replaced. 
Dec 2017

46000 mi

US $400
Check engine light, vehicle shaking. Replaced failed ignition coil. 
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in Washington, United States
Oct 2016 - Jun 2020
Nov 2017

60000 mi

US $1400
ECU faulty. Known issue but past 10y factory warranty. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2dr Coupe

302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in Illinois, United States
- Jun 2009
Jun 2009

12500 mi
Air conditioning valve. Leak found and replaced. Front left ABC strut replaced. Small leak. Covered under warranty. 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2dr Coupe

302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in Massachusetts, United States
Dec 2015 - Apr 2019
Feb 2017

71000 mi

US $3000
Had to replace the tandem ABC pump. 
Dec 2017

77000 mi

US $1200
Motor mounts replaced 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2dr Coupe

362-horsepower 5.8L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in California, United States
- Mar 2011
Mar 2011

112000 mi

US $3000
Replaced oil cooler - $4,000 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2dr Coupe

302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in Hawaii, United States
- Jul 2009
Jul 2009

72800 mi

US $1000
ABC Suspension accumulator replaced. 
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in California, United States
- Oct 2009
Sep 2009

78112 mi

US $2400
Replace power steering/ABC hydralic pump and pulsation damper. I understand this is a pretty common repair on the CL 500/55/600 series for all years and $2,400 at a private mechanic (non-dealership) is a fair price. The parts are $1,450 alone plus labor 
Oct 2009

78400 mi

US $1200
Replaced CK shifter mechanism on automatic transmission because moving shift lever out of Park position was becoming difficult. Also had all 16 spark plug wires replaced to match the new plugs replaced at Schedule B maintence. Non-dealership repair. 
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in Washington, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

120000 mi

US $500
ABC valve rebuild 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class

Engine not specified

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in California, United States
Dec 2014 - Oct 2015
Oct 2015

164000 mi
hydraulic system went out. I replaced with coil overs which caused new issues. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2dr Coupe

362-horsepower 5.8L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in Texas, United States
Oct 2012 - Oct 2013
Oct 2013

124000 mi

US $3500
Needed new coil pack. Motor mounts needed replacement 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2dr Coupe

355-horsepower 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in Great Britain
Jan 2015 - Feb 2016
Jan 2016

£2800
Suspension pump was weak 

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1999 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mercedes-Benz CL-Class in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2017 - Feb 2019
Apr 2018

100440 mi

C $300
Slight slack in inner tie rod. Replaced the entire steering link 

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Mercedes-Benz CL-Class Repair Histories

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