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Expensive Mercedes-Benz CLK repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (45%)

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

Other (0%)

Chart based on 11 repairs.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (100%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Coupe

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

102000 mi

US $200
After Check Engine light, replaced a Camshaft Position Sensor. 
106314 mi

US $1257
Check engine light with codes P1208 and P0012. Repaired Intake Manifold and replaced 4 Camshaft Adjuster Solenoids. CEL returned 3 weeks later which required additional repair to the intake manifold. 
106892 mi

US $115
CEL with code P2006. Installed spring to ensure full closure of Intake Manifold Flap 
146000 mi

US $200
Noticed slight rattle from front of engine. Replace drive belt, idle pulley (2) , and tension pulley 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Convertible

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

80000 mi

US $900
Convertible top stopped functioning. Repairs consisted of replacing various hydraulic parts. 
80000 mi

US $1100
Tie-rod bushings were leaking. Shop replaced and performed an alignment 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. 
86000 mi

US $983
Check Engine light 

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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

36250 mi

US $250
Replaced control arms, manifold gasket(leaking), and tack welded loose passenger window frame repaired cracked wheel. 
64067 mi

US $1858
Recharge AC. Add dye to find leak Recharge AC with dye to id leak Replace water pump 
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

21700 mi

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

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2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Coupe

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

181660 mi

C $1200
water pump, tension pulley, thermostat, fan belt--all needed to be replaced. Heater worked again after that work. Windshield washer assembly leaks still. Pixels for outside temperature no longer display. Computer screen is only partially illuminated. Engine light remains on for over 5 years now. 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Convertible

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

107000 mi

US $1200
Replace passenger front wheel bearing & spindle assembly, repack driver bearing, realign front end. 
84000 mi

US $850
Drive-by-wire accelerator potentiometer failed. 

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Mercedes-Benz CLK Expensive Problems

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