CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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Clk main problems???

Alright , so im looking for a clk 320 , before buying it I would like to know what are the main problems with CLKs and what should I look for when trying the car. The one im looking to get has 220 000 km 1998 . thank u!!!
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Old Oct 29, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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The camshaft position sensor is known to fail, but it's a cheap part and a simple DIY.

Pixels in the cluster will usually burn out.

Passenger seat will sometimes be in lock position and the seat won't move forward or backwards, usually it's a fuse that will solve the problem.

Cataylic converters might have to be replaced.

MAF is very common to fail.

That's about all I can think of for now. This car has always been reliable, atleast in my experience.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Focus on this 1
Alright , so im looking for a clk 320 , before buying it I would like to know what are the main problems with CLKs and what should I look for when trying the car. The one im looking to get has 220 000 km 1998 . thank u!!!
you should do a search. this question has been asked and answered many, many times in this forum.
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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first one sounds right, have a clk430 and i have had all those problems
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 02:15 AM
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I concur with everyone the listed problems are the most common with this car.
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engine and transmission mounts...probably most expensive parts tht cause problems at about 80-100k
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The mounts aren't expensive. My drivers side motor mount went out at 79k miles, it cost me $86 for the part.
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