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Mercedes-Benz CLK repairs by problem area

Engine (34%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (4%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (2%)

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Mercedes-Benz CLK electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (36%)

$500 - $999 (7%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Coupe

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

69000 mi

US $150
Repair/resolder 3rd brake light circuit board 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Convertible

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

30000 mi

US $300
replaced an IR sensor in the door (300), declined to replace an antenna amplifier ($2200) Key remote is now line of sight about 10 feet. Reliable. 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Coupe

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

73000 mi

US $300
Recharge a/c (first time ever) Replaced right running light bulb 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Convertible

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

80000 mi

US $1100
Passenger airbag sensor broke. 
81000 mi

US $1100
Rear drivers side window regulator broke. 
84000 mi

US $184
Returned from trip and had dead battery. This is the 2nd time, so I decided to replace the battery. No other issues. 

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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Convertible

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

141568 mi

US $1700
Digital dash failed and had to be replaced to the tune of $1700.00 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Convertible

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

64067 mi

US $1858
Recharge AC. Add dye to find leak Recharge AC with dye to id leak 
68000 mi

US $786
No heat driver's footwell 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Coupe

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

13640 mi REPLACED FAULTY DOOR AIRBAG SENSOR UNDER WARRANTY 
21700 mi

C $1700
XENON HEADLAMP INTERMITTENT: LAMP, IGNITER AND "LAMP BRAIN" FLOWN IN FROM GERMANY AND REPLACED 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Convertible

275-horsepower 4.3L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

89000 mi

US $20
ESB switch needed to be replaced. Dash lit up with abs and brake lights. Brake pedal was hard and wouldn't go into gear after I put the vehicle in park. My brake lights were also out because of this. Replaced a switch connected to the brake pedal under dash and it was fixed for under $20 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Coupe

215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

131440 mi Replaces electrical motors without correcting the issue. Next, the electronic box under the car seat would have to be replaced (cost estimate over $750.--. not refundable part cost and no guarantee of problem resolution). Left with problem 

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Mercedes-Benz CLK Electrical Problems

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