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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%)

Chart based on 47 repairs.
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Mercedes-Benz CLK repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (23%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (32%)

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Chart based on 44 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLK 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 2WD

Mercedes-Benz CLK in Florida, United States
Aug 2017 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022

70000 mi

US $275
Transmission Mount 

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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Coupe

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK in Georgia, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018

68000 mi

US $45
Oil leak from PCV cover on head, dripping on exhaust manifold, creating occasional smoke under hood. Replaced all 3 plastic plugs and PCV cover and gasket. (OEM Kit) 
Apr 2018

69000 mi

US $150
Replace water pump, pulleys belt tensioner and belt Repair/resolder 3rd brake light circuit board 
Aug 2018

79000 mi

US $150
CEL code indicated misfire on CYL 1, Swapped coil with CYL 2 and new code now on CYL 2. Ordered new OEM coil from Amazon for $30 including same day delivery. Fixed in 10 minutes. Replaced front Rotors and pads - OEM parts 
Apr 2022

102000 mi

US $70
Squeaky buzzing noise due to a bad belt idler pulley bearing. Replaced pulley/bearing and noise was resolved. 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Coupe

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK in Georgia, United States
Jun 2017 - Mar 2022
Sep 2017

102000 mi

US $200
After Check Engine light, replaced a Camshaft Position Sensor. 
Dec 2017

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. 
Jan 2018

106892 mi

US $115
CEL with code P2006. Installed spring to ensure full closure of Intake Manifold Flap 
Feb 2021

146000 mi

US $200
Noticed slight rattle from front of engine. Replace drive belt, idle pulley (2) , and tension pulley 
Mercedes-Benz CLK in Connecticut, United States
Aug 2017 - Jan 2021
Mar 2018

126000 mi

US $650
Replace front rotors and pads 

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2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Convertible

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK in Minnesota, United States
- Oct 2014
Oct 2014

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. 
Mercedes-Benz CLK in Virginia, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
May 2022

55000 mi

US $500
Replaced trunk partition struts for convertible top operation 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Convertible

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK in British Columbia, Canada
- Jul 2009
Jun 2008

6200 mi
Engine stalled while (slow) driving. Fixed by dealer. Took 2 days. 
Jul 2009

13020 mi
ESP not working. Fixed by dealer. Took 2 days (parts couriered from Toronto). 

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2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Coupe

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK in California, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK in Florida, United States
Jun 2017 - Feb 2022
Mar 2017

80000 mi

US $900
Convertible top stopped functioning. Repairs consisted of replacing various hydraulic parts. 
Apr 2017

80000 mi

US $1100
Tie-rod bushings were leaking. Shop replaced and performed an alignment Passenger airbag sensor broke. 
Jun 2017

81000 mi

US $1100
Rear drivers side window regulator broke. 
Jun 2018

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. 
Sep 2018

86000 mi

US $983
Check Engine light 
Mercedes-Benz CLK in Oregon, United States
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Aug 2017

107000 mi

US $30
1 hood strut worn out 
Sep 2017

107200 mi

US $80
Replaced thermostat that was stuck open, non-fuctioning auxiliary water pump, and serpentine belt that was showing cracks. 
Jul 2018

107000 mi
One of the small shoulder panels for the convertible top wasn't staying completely shut. A guide bar needed to be adjusted to correct it. 

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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Convertible

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK in Pennsylvania, United States
- Apr 2013
Apr 2013

141568 mi

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

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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Convertible

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK in Michigan, United States
Mar 2022 - Jul 2022
Jul 2022

102000 mi

US $120
Replaced dusty brake pads with akebono, both ends 
Mercedes-Benz CLK in Switzerland
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Feb 2018

89900 mi

$600
Changed some [axle?] parts to fix fluid leak 
Mercedes-Benz CLK in California, United States
- Jan 2007
Jun 2006

12000 mi
Rattle in exhaust. New catalytic converter. 
Jan 2007

36000 mi
Frayed soft-top. Replaced. 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Coupe

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK in Florida, United States
- Jan 2009
Jan 2009

18500 mi
Required a new catalytic converter !! 

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2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Convertible

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK in Connecticut, United States
Jan 2011 - Sep 2017
Nov 2011

36250 mi

US $250
Replaced control arms, manifold gasket(leaking), and tack welded loose passenger window frame repaired cracked wheel. 
Aug 2013

64067 mi

US $1858
Recharge AC. Add dye to find leak Recharge AC with dye to id leak Replace water pump 
Jan 2014

68000 mi

US $786
No heat driver's footwell 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Coupe

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2017 - Jul 2020
May 2017

54560 mi

C $300
brake cable got loose and was making a clacking noise while driving going over bumps. Just needed to find the source of the noise and fasten it. Shop only charged my labor 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK 2dr Coupe

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK in British Columbia, Canada
- Jun 2008
Sep 2006

13640 mi
REPLACED FAULTY DOOR AIRBAG SENSOR UNDER WARRANTY 
Jun 2008

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Jul 2021

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK in British Columbia, Canada
Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Aug 2015

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 
Mar 2022

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

Mercedes-Benz CLK in Washington, United States
- Jul 2012
Jan 2012

107000 mi

US $1200
Replace passenger front wheel bearing & spindle assembly, repack driver bearing, realign front end. 
Jul 2012

84000 mi

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

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