Motown7CLK

So, after all these years, how's your CLK holding up?

Here are my stats:
2001 CLK 320 convertible, with now just under 207,000 miles on it (original engine and most everything else).

Just replaced the head unit and installed a Kenwood KDC-X997. If you haven't replaced the head unit in your MBZ, do it this weekend! For just over $400 I am listening to better sounds than any that ever came out of the stock Becker unit, (not to mention the added features), and I don't have to screw around with those stupid Bluetooth FM transmitters that are such crap.

Ron

Scott Simoncic

2002 430 Coupe. 93K, Passenger seat forward/aft motor seized. Perfect besides that. Aftermarket DVD / NAV Double-DIN, works great, integrated into the steering wheel controls.... Oh ya, steering wheel needs re-finishing. No mechanical problems whatsoever, since I've owned it.

Redcab

2002 CLK 430
193K miles

Crank pos sensor
Both front seat fore/aft motors
Rear passenger wheel bearing
A/C compresor leak

Still a daily driver and loving it.

sick430

2000 CLK 430
102,000 miles

both rear bearings and had both axles rebuild at the same time.
convertible roof fabric (thieves cut it open grab an empty camera case)
case = ~$50 new top = ~$10,000
front bumper twice (my car is sitting kind of low)

Serndipity

2001 CLK 320 cabriolet w/ 85,000 miles.

Needed repairs; crank position sensor, mass air flow sensor and blower regulator.

Sway-bar

CLK 320 cabriolet Avantgarde 2001
23,000 miles
Never had any problems.
I only drive on beautiful summer days.

CJackson13

2001 CLK 430 w/205,000 miles

CPS
Radiator Hose
Serpentine Belt
Motor/Tranny Mounts
Diff Leak
Ball Joints

All of it is typical wear and tear. Nothing too major.

A1EK

CLK 230K ,150,000 miles

Sony bluetooth USB head unit ( so much better then stock)
Just changed both belts as precaution
MAF
left ball joint
Cleared blocked breather pipes
K&N filter
ignition coil pack

abstract

CLK 320 Avantgarde 2002 102,000 miles and still running like new.Even the pixels in the dash are all good!

MAF
CPS
But these were fitted as preventive maintenance

CLK55_NYC

2001 CLK55 with 68,500 miles.. aside from the usual fixes(cps,a/c voltage reg) its solid

Bama Goose

1998 CLK320 with 175,xxx

aside from the usual fixes I have replaced the motor mounts, window motors, and coil packs

Just Is

2001 CLK430 with 181,000 miles. No major repairs yet.

matt1

2000 CLK320
105,000 miles
Still looks and drives like a new car. (Except for that stupid fuel gauge issue and a check engine light that comes and goes[o2 related])

beefstallionAMG

2002 CLK55 AMG 96k

- Wheel bearings out of spec - One replaced other tightened
- Stop lamp switch
- Door check strap
- Tie rod end play - minor but replaced
- Bunch of light bulbs - low beam HID's, city lights, gauge cluster blub

Mostly just minor stuff

Chadzu

2001 clk55, 142,000 miles.
It was a MB buy back at some point.
MAF and battery this year. Lower ball joints are sloppy, have new ones waiting on me to install. Dash pixel problems. Couple of the climate control buttons are pushed through. Passenger seat for/aft motor is bad. Valve cover gaskets need replacing. Runs good no codes other than tele aid.

Jma77i

Here are my stats:
2000 CLK 320 convertible, with now just under 161,000 miles on it (original engine and most everything else).

i bought it when it had 140k miles and no proof of maintenance so here is what i've gone through thus far.

new seats (torn seat and arm corners in the front) Gucci custom interior i picked up used @ a steal of $550 for front and back seats, arm rest, and door panels. gucci costs more than $1600 in materials. only downfall is it is for a coupe so I have two clean gucci rears sitting in my room waiting until i can afford a new 2002 coupe or dare to sell mine that ive done all this work too... lets get into it..

cylinder misfire 5 is the only problem besides the roof (was)not working.

--steam cleaned (engine through air intake) 3 times , + used chevron, mystery, Zmax etc.. BG44k is next in fuel tank.

--- during ^^^ i broke my MAF got lucky and found one at boneyard for $70 used

--brake pads all around and new fluid in brake fluid container (lazy way) will flush this summer

-- locking latch for hydraulic roof o rings fixed now roof works again. YES!

-- new front bumper AMG (Euro) with custom license plate(illegal in U.S.?)

-- serpentine belt + idler pully broke on me (no FUN)

-- oil changed religiously ( I use Z-max in oil made a big difference )

-- transmission serviced 3 times (not sure if its neglected or not!+Z-max)

-- checked 13 pin connector via transmission it seemed dry from outside?

-- power steering fluid flushed ( dare i admit to using valvoline ATF )

-- radiator coolant flushed (using coolant/ radiator cleaner to flush first)

-- new battery

-- 17's chrome used (tested on dyno and they're true as can be)

-- head light restoration

-- fuel filter from china !!!! im going to replace in the summer w OEM

-- (Ebay) PSE unit (still have vacuum leak, burned out my pump, doors now lock)

-- window strip in A pilar drivers wind cancellation (heat wont escape now)

-- spark plugs Denso TT 12 plugs (bought curved 17mm open end wrench)

-- new fuses (driver seat wasnt working when i bought the car blown fuse)

-- cabin filter (ebay $10) (MB wants 55$)
****** MUST HAVE broke my stereo from dust behind dash board!!!

-- air filter (Mercedes Benz $20)

-- tightened steering bolts in drivers side wheel well

-- rear differential 75w90 synthetic oil serviced (not leaking yet?)
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PLAN : fix misfire CyL.#5, new valve cover gaskets, new blowoff valve gaskets, voltag regulator, OEM fuel filter, brake flush DOT4+, I have new transmission filter im going to do full flush in summer (drained 2 liters again today and replaced + Z-max), working on replacing broken side skirt was damaged when purchased I have to repaint and install, need new radio since i slacked on cabin filter or else the cold from the weather strip on driver A pilar ruined stereo.

JUST TURNED 160,000 miles!!!!!

only left stranded when idler pully broke off and poly-V belt snapped, thought it was voltage regulator at the time.
+1 when i drove over 100 miles using fix a flat *bad idea*. popped tire on the last exit before home
..since then I have replaced all four tires.

any ideas whats next ?
(i have zero car experience before i bought this car "dream car") #blessed #GiveThanksToGodDaily

Jma77i

.. looking for stuff to fix for maintenance Thanks in advance.

Jma77i

where are the breather pipes you cleared?

Moabbnd

Since this was brought back to life...

2001 clk320 w/ 105k miles
Original drivetrain. Runs very well

Needs driver's forward seat motor, passenger rear quarter window regulator, top, and dash pixels replaced. Along with small separations in the seats to be repaired.

The black paint still looks good after sitting in the AZ sun for awhile

Roy fernandez

my 2000 clk 320 has 121438 and my clk 430 2003 has 148k, my 2003 i am trying to restore to pristine have done the entire wire harness, intake, coils, sparks, wires, motor mounts, bilsteins shocks center drag link all bearings and balljoints. had motor for top and cylinders still working on getting it back to 03

_stayspoolin

2002 CLK 430 - 98K, three owner

Valve cover gaskets need to be replaced
Drivers side wheel bearing was replaced the day before I bought the car. Other then that, no issues that I know of.

shadenfroh

2000 CLK 320, 60 k-ish.

Just fitted new Goodyears and a whole new chassis suspension (minus springs), powertrain suspension (engine, transmission, differential) and exhaust suspension.

Now I know how a mercedes drives!

naamtune

Long time lurker on this forum.

1999 CLK320

246666 miles

Either third or fourth owner of the car, I don't remember. Car was then handed to my sister as a gift for two years, and then it was handed back to me earlier this year. When I first bought the car it was at around 160k-180k miles on its odometer.

Ever since I got the car back from my sister, I have performed ton of maintenance on it:

• Replaced oil neck assembly
• Replaced crankshaft position sensor
• Brake fluid flush
• Power steering flush
• Coolant flush
• Replaced EGR valve
• Replaced all the vacuum lines
• Replaced all the crankshaft hoses
• Flushed differential oil
• Flushed motor oil
• Replaced instrument panel lightbulbs
• Replaced dome lights
• Cleaned brake sensors
• Replaced fuel filter
• Replaced fuel filter rubber rings
• Headlight restoration

Items that are still to be done:

• Replace cracked AKG radiator with Behr radiator
• Replace air cabin filter
• Replace air filter
• Replace broken windshield washer cap
• Replace tranny mount
• Replace defective AC climate light bulbs
• Replace hood support shocks
• Replace front and rear shocks
• Replace damaged driver side mirror glass
• Replace Pioneer stereo unit with Android Auto stereo unit
• Replace cigar lighter with USB charger
• ATF flush
• Install backup camera
• Replace headlight units
• Replace glovebox
• Replace entire passenger seat

PKSlice

2002 CLK55 AMG.


102,000 miles


Pixels fixed. Rejuvenated & re-dyed the seats.


Doing motor mounts next week.


That's it.


Runs great.

DaveFlight

1999 230K Sport 170,000.

Bodywork was tatty so partial restoration done and sprayed Arctic Weiss (light) in 2 pack.

AMG alloys and a weird aftermarket AMG style front bumper.

Leather seats re-dyed as the black has faded somewhat.