Avoid These Costly Problems - Mercedes CLK - C and E-Class...

If you have a plan to buy a CLK, C-Class, CL-Class or an E-class, these tips will help you to find the issues quickly and if you already have one of these cars it will definitely help you find out earlier, avoid, diagnose and prepare to fix. Please let me know the other issues that I have missed. thank you as usual for watching

I dont open glove box, my head rest is in high position so I cant push seat forward to get on back seats, children use passenger seat to go back

accurate video. i just had my valve cover gaskets replaced as they were leaking. also my headlights got pretty foggy but i fixed them with a turtle wax headlight restoration kit. my glove box latch is completely broken, the previous owner sealed it shut with a screw. my driver side headrest stopped working in the up position, i somehow managed to move it down then just unplugged the motor since the seat cant go forward to let people in when its all the way up. my sunroof also isnt working at all, it was like that since i bought it. but other than those issues its a great reliable car. i currently have 170000kms on it

The CLK W208 is the better and more stylish model and the classic of tomorrow

I have a 2008 clk 550 with 138k miles. The fuel pump went out. Not bad for the original

The brake sensor under the dashboard is also a common failure on most cars.

Have had owner a clk350 for a couple years now, had the glove compartment issue, had the electrical compartment issue, had the seat belt presenter issue had the crankshaft sensor issue

Great video. I own a pristine now 18 yr old 2005 CLK 320 with under 75k miles, and I had all that you mentioned replaced and or repaired to include the valve cover gasket, crank shaft sensor, purge valve, breather line, fuel system attended to, motor and transmission mounts, cabin & engine filters along with 3k interval oil changes. These classic coupes with the M112 or M113 is a joy to own and drive and I still get compliments wherevever I go. Best thing to have on your side when you own a Mercedes, is to avoid stealerships for repairs or maintenance and locate a good Indie privately owned Mercedes shop that have certified Mercedes master mechanics.

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Good deal! Thanks!!

If I ever had a clk I would hard top it to protect the leather. Lovely car

any advice on what i should look for when buying a 2003 clk 240. it has 78k miles and it looks in good condition. its a 5g tronic automatic model

The biggest problem in this model is rust on doors and fenders. In my CLK from 2003 I had it plenty.

2006 Clk350 convertible has p2006 intake manifold stuck code how much would that be to fix in san jose ca?

That was helpful..... not!

Is there a certain maintenance routine you'd recommend? (Like check this and this each month, check this every year etc) Btw, love ur vids! :D

2003 clk 240의 내구성은 믿을만한가요?

I have changed cranshaft sensor few times already… easy 30-50€ job

Hi I have a 2009 Mercedes Benz clk 500 the car doesn’t move in drive gear but every other gear works …. Mercedes-Benz dealership charged me $250 to not explain nothing but say I recommend a transmission $10,000 .. DO YOU NO WHAT THE ISSUE MAY BE

Glad to see you pointed out the Orings on connector at transmission for electrical connection.
I replace it every 50K miles or so when I service the transmission. You didn't mention the leaky cam magnets that can wick into the engine harness though. Mercedes used to update by adding wiring pigtails that went between the magnets and the engine harness. Was a free thing at the dealer, but no idea if it still is. It's easy to do yourself if need be, and I'm sure they can be purchased for very little.

W 208 or A208 class included?

Great list! Pretty accurate and im amazed how i’ve already dealt with almost every issue you explained xD i still have the p0025 camshaft position timing overretarded error, can you tell me if i need to replace the position sensor or the camshaft adjuster magnets?

I harshly deal with all my glove boxes. 🙃

Was going to get a clk 320 convertible i heard these are reliable was thinking of getting this one😊

I broke my sunroof! My Indie says they have to drop the headliner at $2,600 to fix 😢

Btw, just 3 days back my mechanic change the small rubber bushes under the gear shifter as PM as he noted that mileage for my car is at 200k km.

Regards

Is 2006 c280 reliable?

Hi mate, your videos are very helpful. I’ve always wanted to buy a CLK500 5.5L, currently looking at a 2006 MY07 with 137,000km. What should I look out for?

Any experience on the problem with the timing chain on the 200 models?

I used Cerakote's Ceramic Headlight restorer kit. They work great :)