How many miles do you have on your CLK? & list your problems
Junior Member
Joined: Nov 2012
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CLK w208 320
Just over 80k miles, and at roughly this mileage I have had to replace suspension arms, CPS, alarm siren, re-seal sweating valve covers, replace drivers keyless go handle and a few interior trims bits and switches.
Out of interest, although I replaced the drivers side keyless go handle, I hacked apart the other to see how it worked and fixed it before fitting the new one, you can see pics and info below:
http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/sh...d.php?t=113805
Cheers!
Out of interest, although I replaced the drivers side keyless go handle, I hacked apart the other to see how it worked and fixed it before fitting the new one, you can see pics and info below:
http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/sh...d.php?t=113805
Cheers!
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 22
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From: Outback Australia
AMG CLK55, 450 SEL (sorely missed), Holden Commodore SS, Nissan Navara (company car)
150,000 km or 93,000 miles.
1 x headlight indicator bulb.
Headlights surfaces became hazy, had them cut back and clear coated.
Overall paint quality was not good - total respray of vehicle.
Air-con increase fan speed button broke - my fault, pushed it too hard.
Engine mounts.
Front spoiler cracked reversing off wheel alignment machine.
Lifting edges of woodgrain around gear lever selector.
Battery died, the only time the car had me off the road.
1 x headlight indicator bulb.
Headlights surfaces became hazy, had them cut back and clear coated.
Overall paint quality was not good - total respray of vehicle.
Air-con increase fan speed button broke - my fault, pushed it too hard.
Engine mounts.
Front spoiler cracked reversing off wheel alignment machine.
Lifting edges of woodgrain around gear lever selector.
Battery died, the only time the car had me off the road.
UPDATE:
My W208 CLK55 had a water pump bearing let go in a big way, the fan has a lot of forward/backward movement and there was oil sprayed on the drivers side of the engine bay. $250.00 for a new pump or $750 from MB. Every mechanical workshop I've gone to here in the Outback doesn't want to work on it.
Newbie
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 3
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2004
What are some good site to look for used cars?
besides craigs list what legit sites can i look for used cars in ohio and pennsylvania. i have $17000 to spend on a used car. i want a sporty or luxory car like a used bmw or infinity or lexus. what year and model should i buy. is the bmw 2002, 325i good for $10,000. with 85k miles.
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 335
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From: Lodi, CA
2001 CLK55 AMG
2002 - 430
Bought at 75Kish, now has 98Kish, city lamp bulb, rear lamp bulb, passenger seat forward / aft motor. Mechanically though, nothing besides maintenance... Runs fantastic. I constantly get compliments on it. I really feel that, with new plugs, and maybe all the fluids serviced, it will be give me another 100K without any issues...
Bought at 75Kish, now has 98Kish, city lamp bulb, rear lamp bulb, passenger seat forward / aft motor. Mechanically though, nothing besides maintenance... Runs fantastic. I constantly get compliments on it. I really feel that, with new plugs, and maybe all the fluids serviced, it will be give me another 100K without any issues...
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 260
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
W208 CLK55 AMG, W203 C32 AMG, W163 M Class Sport
2002 CLK55. Purchased with 88K. At 95K now.
-Purchased the car with loose front wheel bearings. One needed replacement other adjustment.
-Brake pedal switch started acting up, but was a surprisingly easy part to change.
-Drivers seat fore and aft motor wasn't working. Can of WD 40 and a hammer brought it back to life.
-Play in drivers side tie rod which was a pretty simple fix
-Passenger side headlight bulb color shifted to purple. Replaced bulb. Got Philips bulb off ebay. Dealer price was outrageous.
-Purchased the car with loose front wheel bearings. One needed replacement other adjustment.
-Brake pedal switch started acting up, but was a surprisingly easy part to change.
-Drivers seat fore and aft motor wasn't working. Can of WD 40 and a hammer brought it back to life.
-Play in drivers side tie rod which was a pretty simple fix
-Passenger side headlight bulb color shifted to purple. Replaced bulb. Got Philips bulb off ebay. Dealer price was outrageous.
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 699
Likes: 44
From: PA
09 CLK550
Amp in the trunk died, $600 later I swapped it myself:
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...-618-70-a.html
Also drivers side keyless go is still broken, http://www.mymercedesparts.com/ sent me a broken one and won't get back to me for a RMA, been contact them for over a month.
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...-618-70-a.html
Also drivers side keyless go is still broken, http://www.mymercedesparts.com/ sent me a broken one and won't get back to me for a RMA, been contact them for over a month.
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 699
Likes: 44
From: PA
09 CLK550
^^ Adding on since last post 
The warped rotor incident
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...ont-rotor.html
$1400
Another keyless go drivers-side door handle
$170
Battery died yesterday (with no warning), it was about 4 years old.
$109 for MB to test it for 5 hours and confirm no parasitic losses
$167 for a new battery
The warped rotor incident
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...ont-rotor.html
$1400
Another keyless go drivers-side door handle
$170
Battery died yesterday (with no warning), it was about 4 years old.
$109 for MB to test it for 5 hours and confirm no parasitic losses
$167 for a new battery
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MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,427
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From: Florida
2002 CLK 55 AMG cabriolet Eurocharged
Car batteries average about 5 years. About a 200% increase in price like, smokes, gas and spark plugs. not to mention food which will drive the working class into crime in the US.
All the best, Gator
All the best, Gator
Member
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 171
Likes: 17
From: Finland
'14 E500 Coupe
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 699
Likes: 44
From: PA
09 CLK550
85,000mi
A/C hissing from center console. MB stated condensor and high side lines are leaking, $1200
Fixed it myself!
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ne-sucked.html
A/C hissing from center console. MB stated condensor and high side lines are leaking, $1200
Fixed it myself!
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ne-sucked.html
Last edited by ambit; Jun 28, 2014 at 11:09 PM.
Super Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 699
Likes: 44
From: PA
09 CLK550
88,200mi
I seem to be the only one having problems with my car
I do abuse it quite a bit though..
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ump-relay.html
I seem to be the only one having problems with my car
I do abuse it quite a bit though..
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ump-relay.html
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,311
Likes: 11
From: Manchester, CT
The 07' has only 35K on it, I just replaced the original battery....no other issues with the car ... at this time.
We don't drive the car too hard, but we (I) do drive it fast, so I hope the headbolts do not become an issue in the future. If there is a problem tho I would put in the Weistec studs and the SLS tappets. The engine ticking , when it is there, is annoying.
I wish the RS6 was as trouble free as this MB !
We don't drive the car too hard, but we (I) do drive it fast, so I hope the headbolts do not become an issue in the future. If there is a problem tho I would put in the Weistec studs and the SLS tappets. The engine ticking , when it is there, is annoying.
I wish the RS6 was as trouble free as this MB !
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 22
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From: Outback Australia
AMG CLK55, 450 SEL (sorely missed), Holden Commodore SS, Nissan Navara (company car)
Originally Posted by Silber55 
150,000 km or 93,000 miles.
1 x headlight indicator bulb.
Headlights surfaces became hazy, had them cut back and clear coated.
Overall paint quality was not good - total respray of vehicle.
Air-con increase fan speed button broke - my fault, pushed it too hard.
Engine mounts.
Front spoiler cracked reversing off wheel alignment machine.
Lifting edges of woodgrain around gear lever selector.
Battery died, the only time the car had me off the road.
UPDATE AGAIN:
Despite supplying the water pump and relevant toolkit, labour was $450.
Front spoiler repaired and reinforced, $450 again
Left lower ball joint replaced = $800.
150,000 km or 93,000 miles.
1 x headlight indicator bulb.
Headlights surfaces became hazy, had them cut back and clear coated.
Overall paint quality was not good - total respray of vehicle.
Air-con increase fan speed button broke - my fault, pushed it too hard.
Engine mounts.
Front spoiler cracked reversing off wheel alignment machine.
Lifting edges of woodgrain around gear lever selector.
Battery died, the only time the car had me off the road.
UPDATE:
My W208 CLK55 had a water pump bearing let go in a big way, the fan has a lot of forward/backward movement and there was oil sprayed on the drivers side of the engine bay. $250.00 for a new pump or $750 from MB. Every mechanical workshop I've gone to here in the Outback doesn't want to work on it.
My W208 CLK55 had a water pump bearing let go in a big way, the fan has a lot of forward/backward movement and there was oil sprayed on the drivers side of the engine bay. $250.00 for a new pump or $750 from MB. Every mechanical workshop I've gone to here in the Outback doesn't want to work on it.
Despite supplying the water pump and relevant toolkit, labour was $450.
Front spoiler repaired and reinforced, $450 again
Left lower ball joint replaced = $800.
Senior Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 298
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles, CA, USA
2002 CLK55 Cabriolet (DEAD: 1989 300E, 1984 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz Convertible)
20,000 on my 2002 cab 
Purrs like a kitten, not a single problem ...
Well, other than concrete blocks at the end of parking spaces that want to rip my front-end apart if I'm not careful!
Purrs like a kitten, not a single problem ...
Well, other than concrete blocks at the end of parking spaces that want to rip my front-end apart if I'm not careful!
Newbie
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: Cairns
clk200k 2005
clk200k 2005
1. Second cat been removed after it start to rattle on +- 105000km
2. Vacuum pump oil leak .Stealer in Cairns Australia ask $800 for new pump , pull apart replace 2 o rings for $2
3. Original battery died +- 110 000km and 9 years , replace with century 760cca aftermarket .
1. Second cat been removed after it start to rattle on +- 105000km
2. Vacuum pump oil leak .Stealer in Cairns Australia ask $800 for new pump , pull apart replace 2 o rings for $2
3. Original battery died +- 110 000km and 9 years , replace with century 760cca aftermarket .
Junior Member
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 48
Likes: 2
From: California
2001 CLK 55 AMG, 2008 Yamaha R1 RM
01 clk 55 211k miles.
The only problem I have is one of my motor mounts is going bad. Going to replace them and the tranny mount soon. Also going to put some new plugs and wires in as well while I have the hood open. Otherwise my car is running great, no electrical problems, etc. Im always on top of maintenance.
The only problem I have is one of my motor mounts is going bad. Going to replace them and the tranny mount soon. Also going to put some new plugs and wires in as well while I have the hood open. Otherwise my car is running great, no electrical problems, etc. Im always on top of maintenance.
Newbie
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
320 CLK Convertible
1999 320 CLK Convertible
Bought at 95,000 miles
At 102,000 miles service:
Replaced oil pipe from gearbox to oil cooler.
New rear calipers.
New rear 8.5J AMG alloys, as both originals cracked on inner edge.
Spark plugs seized in head and have had to be frozen and removed.
At 107,000 miles: Problem with car locking - Key locks car, but hazard lights continue flashing. Not the alarm siren, as this will sound with multiple presses of the 'Lock' button on the key.
...apart from that, brilliant car... Much more enjoyable that my BMW 330i Convertible!
Bought at 95,000 miles
At 102,000 miles service:
Replaced oil pipe from gearbox to oil cooler.
New rear calipers.
New rear 8.5J AMG alloys, as both originals cracked on inner edge.
Spark plugs seized in head and have had to be frozen and removed.
At 107,000 miles: Problem with car locking - Key locks car, but hazard lights continue flashing. Not the alarm siren, as this will sound with multiple presses of the 'Lock' button on the key.
...apart from that, brilliant car... Much more enjoyable that my BMW 330i Convertible!
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 264
Likes: 2
From: Northern VA
2003 Chevy Tahoe
2006 CLK55 AMG, 65K mi.
Head gasket (aftermarket extended warranty)
Transmission flush (aftermarket extended warranty)
Rear main seal (aftermarket extended warranty)
Crankshaft position sensor (DIY)
Rotors and pads (DIY)
Driver side marker bulb (DIY).
Head gasket (aftermarket extended warranty)
Transmission flush (aftermarket extended warranty)
Rear main seal (aftermarket extended warranty)
Crankshaft position sensor (DIY)
Rotors and pads (DIY)
Driver side marker bulb (DIY).
