How many miles do you have on your CLK? & list your problems

ImportToAMG · 11-01-2011, 08:56 AM

Like the title says, state the year of your car, mileage & what kind of problems you have ran into so far. This thread may be helpful to some people

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Nachtsturm · 11-01-2011, 11:15 AM

2001 CLK55 Mileage 37-47k (Circa 1 year)

Brakes, Motor mounts, HID ballast, fog light bulb, side marker bulb, 1 dash bulb, Blown seat fuse, leaky washer tank, CD changer would not eject, radio signal would get fuzzy at times with rear defroster on.

Please note the problems in bold were there when i purchased the car.

2005 CLK55 Mileage 31-34k (Aprrox 3-4 Months)

Nothing. *Knock on wood*

ambit · 11-01-2011, 04:00 PM

2005 CLK55 ~45,000mi
Driver side keyless go wasn't locking/unlocking. Replaced the door handle (~$130) and noticed the wires had worn through.

Replaced the Crank Position Sensor after a P0335 error.

Not really mechanical and didn't need to be done, but made a big difference:
Replaced the fans in the ventilated seats with higher flow models. Actually cools you off a little bit now.

betrezra · 11-01-2011, 05:27 PM

2004 CLK55 - 31K Miles

Bought CPO @ 20K miles.

Problems so far:
1. Motor Mounts (out of warranty)
2. Front suspension bushings (warranty)
3. CPS Crank Pos Sensor (DIY)
4. Cam Pos Sensor
5. MAS (DIY - K&N's nuked it.... self induced)
6. Psg Side mirror leds quit working.... plug came loose.
7. CD changer randomly quits with a loud SCREECH/CHIRP sound.
8. Drivers seat belt "button" fell off..... new one from fleabay.

Knock on wood that's it so far.

Matutino · 11-01-2011, 10:07 PM

2003 W209 CLK55 89k, bought it with 87k no issues so far

elijah · 11-02-2011, 07:29 PM

2003 CLK 55 67K miles, one major issue the cot' damn ECU that cannot be repaired & needs to be replaced!

togaclk55 · 11-02-2011, 09:07 PM

2004 CLK55 78k miles, Valeo radiator->Blown tranny, minor issues with A/C system, electrical issues with passenger seat.

AMG_BENZ · 01-02-2012, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by togaclk55

2004 CLK55 78k miles, Valeo radiator->Blown tranny, minor issues with A/C system, electrical issues with passenger seat.

Valeo radiator? I thought it's only in the 2003 CLK55... but I may be wrong, though.

LOVEMYBS · 01-02-2012, 08:07 PM

08 CLK63 AMG Black Series, 11,100 miles, 0 problems
07 CLK63 AMG cabriolet, 24,500 miles, 0 problems

Ya gotta love the realiability of these cars!

boxeswithknobs · 01-03-2012, 06:52 AM

2001 W208 CLK55, 70017 miles (bought at 66500). Weird electrical short in amp after car wash - fixed a missing trunk grommet, hopefully that's fixed now, otherwise solid ride! (knock on birdseye maple).

AMGY · 01-04-2012, 03:35 PM

04 CLK 55 / Bought with 58k now has 75k

Passenger seat bolster switches are always falling off lol.

see2xu · 01-05-2012, 02:09 PM

Owned from new, 7.655 miles as of a.m. Only issue has been the gas gauge failing; firmware reflash solved the problem. Gonna be for sale shortly.

ecampbell · 01-05-2012, 02:40 PM

2008 CLK BS 7,000 miles replace upshift paddle switch on steering wheel.

nz clk amg · 01-05-2012, 10:08 PM

2007 clk 63, bought at 15ooo ks, i love it, 'however' another 5oooks $5000, problem, they took it on the chin, as interested in a new one, mention bmw

ambit · 01-07-2012, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ambit

2005 CLK55 ~45,000mi
Driver side keyless go wasn't locking/unlocking. Replaced the door handle (~$130) and noticed the wires had worn through.

Replaced the Crank Position Sensor after a P0335 error.

Update on mine since I can't seem the edit the post.
~51,000mi
Driver-side HID balast died which required me to pull the bumper. Found a used replacement part from a C-Class on ebay for $100 to fix it.

Tranny seems to have a tiny leak around the electrical connector I need to fix.

Stiggs · 01-08-2012, 09:41 AM

2003 CLK55 - 54K miles

- fuel pump died at about 30K miles (after warranty expired of course)
- replaced both headrest motors because they wouldn't go up or down

Nothing else major besides that. Very reliable car. (knock on wood)

joeljp · 01-09-2012, 05:32 AM

2000 CLK55 92,000kms (around 55,000 miles)
- CPS
- Sunroof jammed
- unidentified rattlings (still there)

Other than that, all good.

Nachtsturm · 01-09-2012, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nz clk amg

2007 clk 63, bought at 15ooo ks, i love it, 'however' another 5oooks $5000, problem, they took it on the chin, as interested in a new one, mention bmw

Someone please tell me why we didnt get the CLK63 coupe here in the states?

NZ,

betrezra · 01-09-2012, 10:48 AM

2004 clk55... my problem is i can't stop modding....... 33K miles.

BRIZZOK84 · 01-10-2012, 01:03 AM

I have 54,788 on my CLK right now. I have had it for about three months. I bought it with 51,456.

I have been enjoying the car so much.

elijah · 01-10-2012, 08:32 AM

Oh another "common issue" that I still havent fixed it the seat belt. Sometimes I will get out of my car, close the door and it'll bang on the buckle because it's loose and obviously the door won't close. Apparently it's the retracting systems that fails and its a pain in the ass to fix because the whole panel needs to be taken apart.

Who has come across this issue??

nz clk amg · 01-10-2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nachtsturm

Someone please tell me why we didnt get the CLK63 coupe here in the states?

NZ,

read somewhere they wanted you guys to buy the black series, does not make sense to me as the clk63 amg is such a good car, you can fit four adults, plenty of luggage space and it moves !!

AMGY · 01-12-2012, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elijah

Oh another "common issue" that I still havent fixed it the seat belt. Sometimes I will get out of my car, close the door and it'll bang on the buckle because it's loose and obviously the door won't close. Apparently it's the retracting systems that fails and its a pain in the ass to fix because the whole panel needs to be taken apart.

Who has come across this issue??

Same here

F14Tomcat · 01-17-2012, 04:12 PM

2004 CLK55, 81K miles. Radio replaced after it died completely in 2006, Valeo radiator took the transmission with it in 2006 at around 30K miles (all covered under warranty), crank sensor last fall. Otherwise, no major issues!

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMG_BENZ

Valeo radiator? I thought it's only in the 2003 CLK55... but I may be wrong, though.

Directly from the Star Bulletin:
Model 203.040/061/064/065/081/084/261/264/281/284/740/747/764
Model 209.365/375/376/465/475
Model 211.065/070/076/083/265/283
Up to Production Date 09/2003

Many 2004 CLKs were built in August 2003, including ours.

SS Benzo · 01-18-2012, 10:41 PM

Had 79K on it when i got it in May of last year now it's got 98K

Had the lugnuts shear off one side cause of a tirestores errors and the only other issue i had was the Transmission electronic valve body i think it was and that was right after i got it from the previous owner

11-01-2011, 11:15 AM	#2
Nachtsturm Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 852 Drives: 2005 CLK55 Coupe	2001 CLK55 Mileage 37-47k (Circa 1 year) Brakes, Motor mounts, HID ballast, fog light bulb, side marker bulb, 1 dash bulb, Blown seat fuse, leaky washer tank, CD changer would not eject, radio signal would get fuzzy at times with rear defroster on. Please note the problems in bold were there when i purchased the car. 2005 CLK55 Mileage 31-34k (Aprrox 3-4 Months) Nothing. Knock on wood __________________ 2005 Mercedes-Benz Brilliant Silver CLK55 AMG Coupe [Kleemann Tune] [Kleemann Headers] [Renntech CF airbox] [Twin AFE's] 13.04@108.27 - TBD - Before Renntech CF airbox "1 of 247" 2001 Mercedes-Benz Brilliant Silver ML55 AMG [AFE Pro-Dry S] "1 of 1105" 2001 Mercedes-Benz Brilliant Silver CLK55 AMG Coupe [Twin K&N's] [LET Tune] 13.52@105.90 - 311whp/360wtq "1 of 1343"{SOLD}

11-01-2011, 05:27 PM	#4
betrezra MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,562 Drives: CLK55	2004 CLK55 - 31K Miles Bought CPO @ 20K miles. Problems so far: 1. Motor Mounts (out of warranty) 2. Front suspension bushings (warranty) 3. CPS Crank Pos Sensor (DIY) 4. Cam Pos Sensor 5. MAS (DIY - K&N's nuked it.... self induced) 6. Psg Side mirror leds quit working.... plug came loose. 7. CD changer randomly quits with a loud SCREECH/CHIRP sound. 8. Drivers seat belt "button" fell off..... new one from fleabay. Knock on wood that's it so far. __________________ All hail Fleming Kleemann!

11-02-2011, 07:29 PM	#6
elijah MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: EURO Style Posts: 1,305 Drives: W209 CLK 55 AMG	2003 CLK 55 67K miles, one major issue the cot' damn ECU that cannot be repaired & needs to be replaced! __________________ BLACJ on BLACJ

01-02-2012, 08:07 PM	#9
LOVEMYBS Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 871 Drives: 09 ML550, 07 Porsche 911 Turbo	08 CLK63 AMG Black Series, 11,100 miles, 0 problems 07 CLK63 AMG cabriolet, 24,500 miles, 0 problems Ya gotta love the realiability of these cars! __________________ 09 ML550 4Matic/Iridium Silver/Black/AMG/P2/OE Tuned ECU/20" Wheels 07 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo/Black Black/Triptonic 06 BMW X3 3.0i Bluewater/Tan/Wife's Sold 08 CLK63 AMG Black Series/Iridium Silver/Black (sad) 07 CLK63 AMG Cabriolet/Iridium Silver/Black 07 E550 4Matic/Sport/P2 07 SL55 AMG w/030 06 SL55 AMG w/030 (Totaled) 05 E55 AMG 04 CLK55 AMG

01-05-2012, 02:09 PM	#12
see2xu Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 1 Drives: 2007 CLS63, 2008 SL65, 2012 Jeep SRT8, 65 Corvette, 62 Impala SS, 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer	2005 CLK55 cabrio Owned from new, 7.655 miles as of a.m. Only issue has been the gas gauge failing; firmware reflash solved the problem. Gonna be for sale shortly.

11-01-2011, 04:00 PM	#3
ambit Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 188 Drives: 05 CLK55 AMG	2005 CLK55 ~45,000mi Driver side keyless go wasn't locking/unlocking. Replaced the door handle (~$130) and noticed the wires had worn through. Replaced the Crank Position Sensor after a P0335 error. Not really mechanical and didn't need to be done, but made a big difference: Replaced the fans in the ventilated seats with higher flow models. Actually cools you off a little bit now.

11-01-2011, 10:07 PM	#5
Matutino Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 76 Drives: CLK55	2003 W209 CLK55 89k, bought it with 87k no issues so far

11-02-2011, 09:07 PM	#7
togaclk55 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 861 Drives: CLK55	2004 CLK55 78k miles, Valeo radiator->Blown tranny, minor issues with A/C system, electrical issues with passenger seat.

01-03-2012, 06:52 AM	#10
boxeswithknobs Junior Member 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 42 Drives: BMW 528i	2001 W208 CLK55, 70017 miles (bought at 66500). Weird electrical short in amp after car wash - fixed a missing trunk grommet, hopefully that's fixed now, otherwise solid ride! (knock on birdseye maple).

01-04-2012, 03:35 PM	#11
AMGY Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 357 Drives: 2004 CLK 55	04 CLK 55 / Bought with 58k now has 75k Passenger seat bolster switches are always falling off lol.

01-05-2012, 02:40 PM	#13
ecampbell Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 551 Drives: 2008 BS	2008 CLK BS 7,000 miles replace upshift paddle switch on steering wheel.

01-05-2012, 10:08 PM	#14
nz clk amg Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: auckland, new zealand Posts: 30 Drives: 2007 clk63 amg	2007 clk 63, bought at 15ooo ks, i love it, 'however' another 5oooks $5000, problem, they took it on the chin, as interested in a new one, mention bmw __________________

01-08-2012, 09:41 AM	#16
Stiggs MBWorld Fanatic! 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Connecticut Posts: 7,486 Drives: 2003 CLK55	2003 CLK55 - 54K miles - fuel pump died at about 30K miles (after warranty expired of course) - replaced both headrest motors because they wouldn't go up or down Nothing else major besides that. Very reliable car. (knock on wood) __________________ 1999 CLK430 Black/Black(Gone) 1999 ML430 Black Opal 2003 CLK55 Black/Black

01-09-2012, 05:32 AM	#17
joeljp Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Syd, Australia Posts: 205 Drives: CLK55 E280CDI	2000 CLK55 92,000kms (around 55,000 miles) - CPS - Sunroof jammed - unidentified rattlings (still there) Other than that, all good. __________________ I gave up coffee once. It was the worst day of my life!

01-09-2012, 10:48 AM	#19
betrezra MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,562 Drives: CLK55	2004 clk55... my problem is i can't stop modding....... 33K miles. __________________ All hail Fleming Kleemann!

01-10-2012, 01:03 AM	#20
BRIZZOK84 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Oswego Posts: 197 Drives: 2003 CLK55AMG	I have 54,788 on my CLK right now. I have had it for about three months. I bought it with 51,456. I have been enjoying the car so much.

01-10-2012, 08:32 AM	#21
elijah MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: EURO Style Posts: 1,305 Drives: W209 CLK 55 AMG	Oh another "common issue" that I still havent fixed it the seat belt. Sometimes I will get out of my car, close the door and it'll bang on the buckle because it's loose and obviously the door won't close. Apparently it's the retracting systems that fails and its a pain in the ass to fix because the whole panel needs to be taken apart. Who has come across this issue?? __________________ BLACJ on BLACJ

01-18-2012, 10:41 PM	#25
SS Benzo Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lancaster, California Posts: 53 Drives: 2004 CLK55 AMG Cabrio 1988 420 SEL 1976 Chevy El Camino	Had 79K on it when i got it in May of last year now it's got 98K Had the lugnuts shear off one side cause of a tirestores errors and the only other issue i had was the Transmission electronic valve body i think it was and that was right after i got it from the previous owner __________________ 2004 CLK55 AMG Cabrio (Quicksilver) K&N filters, Secondary Cat Delete, Flowmaster Super 44, Carbon Fiber trunk spoiler, 19" Luxe wheels 1988 420 SEL (Angel) K&N Filter, Resonator Delete, Flowmaster Super 40, 16 inch Centra wheels 1976 Chevy El Camino ( Tank) (first car) Mild motor work done on 305 Cu. In. 15.09 1/4 Mile

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