Bi66s

Thinking about getting a 03 clk500 for $8700 fully loaded nav push button silver and black leather with 137k miles anything specific to look for with this many miles or should I just stay away

RaymanS41

I just bought a 03 clk500 for $18,500 that had 34k miles. I saw $8700 and I was like WTF?!? Then I saw the miles. It is hard to judge the condition of clks because the thing is covered in plastic. Unless they let you take it apart, more than likely you won't be able to see any small oil leaks. There is also a common problem with the engine mounts that make the engine sound like it has piston slap (sounds like a diesel engine). I noticed it after my purchase and found out what it was on here. Also if you are a DIYer, they have 16 spark plugs, just something to think about maintance wise.

Bi66s

Yeah I kno with that many miles the car won't be perfect I have no problem putting another $3000 into car to get perfect plan on keeping it for 2-3 years it's either this or a 00 cl500 with 108k miles but needs $1500 think this is a better buy due to abc issues

Kevwood

Like with any second/third/fourth hand car purchase - get it inspected first.

Rudeney

Make sure it doesn't have the Valeo radiator as it can fail and mix transmission fluid with coolant. it was replaced by the Behr.

Bi66s

Thanks for the heads up where shud I look exactly to know type of radiator. Was this a dealer recall or something I do myself

Kevwood

http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/sh...42&postcount=3

Bi66s

I bought the car for $7500 with 137k miles needs a lil work good cleaning E brake srs sensor and service b

Bi66s

O and the push to start dosent work key needs to be activated and Old key needs new battery

Mka77

Congrats on the purchase. Hope all the little repair items go well for you.

Rudeney

FYI, there is no such thing as "key activation". Keys come pre-programmed from the factory with MBZ's proprietary coding. If a key doesn't work, then it's toast and has to be replaced. The battery in the key fob itself has nothing to do with its ability to start the vehicle - it's only used for the remote control locking functions (well, and KeylessGo). If you insert the key into the ignition switch and it doesn't turn, then that key is no good and there is nothing the dealer can do to fix that except replace it with a new key.

Kevwood

Congrats.

Bi66s

both key starts car push to start just has no response

Bi66s

Replaced battery in the remote both keys working to start car and when I push buttons to unlock and lock but still no push to start gonna take car to dealer in 2 weeks

Jaybone

Can you open and close the doors with the keyless go? (not pushing the buttons on the remote).....

Bi66s

Nope that doesn't work either I'm about to clean the car up today haven't had time to play with it :-( is there a fuse for this? Where would it be located

Jaybone

You could have a non keyless go key. The keyless go keys are like $275. Maybe the old owner ordered the non ones because they were cheaper?

Yidney

Or you may have a bad receiver. My keyless go would stop working randomly, but the buttons on th eremote worked to unlock and they key worked if inserted. Bad reciever located in driver's door that controls the whole system replaced under warranty.

Bi66s

Bad receiver sounds like the issue the guy told me he paid like $275 for the new key and I have the original key which only started car until I changed the batteries

Rudeney

I don't think you can even order a non-KeylessGo SmartKey for a KeylessGo vehicle. Keys are ordered by VIN and pre-programmed. The factory knows what key goes with what vehicle. I don't think there are any fuses specific to KeylessGo. Also, when you press the START button, does it say "Key not Detect" on the MFD?

Bi66s

Nope no messages whatsoever