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I just looked for this car out of curiosity, wasn't expecting to find so much information in a single video =)

I've owned a 2004 CLK 500 or 4 years and I run my own car KZfaq car channel. Your review is SPOT ON! Simply the best over the whole internet. Bravo and thank you!

Hands down the best and most concise review I have seen (of any car). Thank you and an amazing job!

I ve own a clk 320 2004 from 30.000 miles[2011]till 84.000 miles[2015]problems:1 engine camshaft sensor at 70.000 miles,front light at 80.000 miles,fuel filter at 75.000 miles.never took the car to the service.did everyhing myself.The best car I ever owned.And I owned a few.Just loved it.

Yes , M112 and M113 are the best ..replace the crankshaft position sensor after 12 years ,,change transmission fluid regularly ,,, also replace the idler pulley after 100,000 km , keep a good strong battery in the car ..and change all the other fluids as required and they are a great car ,,very reliable..

Love this guy's reviews. He's so methodical I question his humanity. Maybe I should do a quick to the point review on HIM now: Unique one-of-a-kind model. Homes in on the central issues. His brain acts like a superconductor. Common problems: None.

Like many others.... The BEST review ever. Thank You. You did summarized my month or two long reading and researching around.

Own a 2003 CLK55 AMG and no troubles at all. These cars are bullet proof. Simply the Best !!

Ahhhhhh, thank you thank you for reviewing my pretty little Benz!🤗 Still lovely Mercs & perhaps the prettiest in decades. Yes my interior air flaps broke, they are fragile! But it's as well built as a W212. And yes my engine flaps were changed on the dreaded but nice sounding & economical M272. Nice review - as always!

Great detailed review of the potential issues. Thank you 👍🏻

i have been looking for this for so long, thank you

Excellent video. As a proud owner of a CLK 500 I have suffered and absolutely subscribe all the issues you mention. Apart from them, it's an extraordinary car.

This is an amazing review, really, really impressive. I love the prices you've put on their as well. Subscribed.

I just bought a 2007 CLK 220 cdi for £3k. It’s a fairly good example. The rust under rear arches definitely is true. I sanded and painted them with hamerite to combat this. The engine, transmission and interior are perfect despite it having 125k miles. However all the breaks needed doing and the front struts. Finally the exhaust was rusted through so needed replacing. You were right in saying keep €1.5k for maintenance because that’s what it’s costing me to bring the car to top condition.

Great review. No fuss, no frills and relevant. Very helpful. Thanks amigo.

Wow, best buyers advice review I've ever seen, thank you :)

Wow this video takes your reviews to another level, thanks!

Man! I can only say WoW. Awesome coverage of the issues and excellent presentation. Thank you greatly.

I'm about to buy one these Mercedes and with this video (great video btw) and the comments it has, I believe I will definitively buy it. Thank you!!!

You are a walking legend for this sir 🎩🎩🇩🇪

10/10, Im hopefully buying one of these in a few days. Couldn’t have asked for a better video 👍👍👍👍

I had a 4 cylinder CLC with the same engine that is used in this car. Watch out for oil leaks. The leaks I had got into the wiring loom, which attracted dirt into the connectors and in turn engine lights related to the MAF started to light up. The garage quote to replace it was more than what the car was worth. So I ended up scrapping the car. Brilliant engine ..... the plastic and rubber bits around it let it down. Very nice review BTW!!!

Good summary ,,all correct . These cars are worth getting and carrying out these jobs , then they will go for another ten years. CLK55 AMG is the best ,,just normal maintenance ,,front rotors can cost $700 usd ,,but you only need to replace after 100,000 km. One thing you forgot to mention is these M112 and M113 need new valve cover gaskets and breather chamber resealed after 12 years.

Good work keep it up, I was just looking at one of these today

Own a 2004 clk 320 with 90k miles. Very good car. Head rest adjust is not working but that’s the only problem so far. Love the car! Great video!

i’m thinking of buying one.. very helpful video thanks 🙏🏻

The best and most detailed CLK W209 review. I'm so grateful as you helped me to chose the right engine - 2005 M113 and avoid the M273.

Welcome back my friend

Thanks a lot appreciate your effort in making this great video full of great information 👍🏻👍🏻

Very informative video!, i own clk500 m113 for about 11 years and had all mentioned issues with heater and C.P. sensor:))

Best video review I seen so far, thanks for so much information, I give allot of Mercedes diesel information on my channel but I am looking into buying 2008 CLK 350 and I did not know much about it, so thanks for your info

I love this channel!

about to get a 2008 clk350 and this made me feel a bit more comfortable about getting one. First benz for me. Thanks for the info

Wow! Very informative review. Thank you.

I had a 2003 CLK 55 AMG and the list of possible faults in this video is very accurate.

Great video, very comprehensive. I have recently bought a late 2004 CLK500 convertible. Sadly it didn't have the adaptive cruise control or keyless entry. However, it does have the ventilated/heated seats and basically everything else. The only issue is that it seems to be leaking engine oil after long trips. Obviously, that issue is hard to be noticed in the dealership. I brought the car to my mechanic and had a look at the hoist. The oil seems to be leaking from between the back of the engine and transmission. Suspected broken rear main seal. Now I need to consider whether to fix this issue, which costs a lot for labour or to keep close watch of it since it was a very slow leak.

Great video mate!

Great review, looking to buy one.

I own one for 3 years, Clk 220 cdi. It's my 5th car, and the best overall by a long shot. Haven't had a single problem until today.

best review out there! thank You!

I have the 500 and love it...great video- thanks.

This is so useful! Thanks so much.

Awesome car , the main problem on convertible version is be ready that pump and hydraulic cylinders will fail ,thanks to ebay for cheap used parts... also soft top will need sew , otherwise would say one of the best merz of those years

I'm surprised you didn't mention the electrical issues with this vehicle. I have known people who had issues with the wiring harnesses giving up the ghost on their second gen CLK's. My friend had an issue where he actually had the seal around the cam shaft sensor fail, and the engine slowly pumped oil through the wiring harness until it reached the ECU and caused a timing issue with cylinder 3 after affecting a spark plug. Probably a rare thing to be sure, but definitely heard a lot about the wiring harnesses not being the best.

I love my CLK 270 ! Owning 3 years and awesome performace and liability. Buy one or at leat drive ist and experience.. peace

great video man

I have owned a 2000 clk 320 cabrio for over 7 years, its a euro version imported from Hong Kong. Only issues were crank position sensor which i discovered would work if you poured cold water on it !! The transmission plug and a few small bits and pieces...redid all the front bushings and some upper rear ones also had the plugs changed out and had the transmission fluid refreshed . it is always garaged . I guess our climate in Australia is pretty kind to cars.I personally change the oil regularly and change out all filters. It drives very well and has a solid feel on the road still with about 180,000 k's. I will keep it until the bitter/ sweet end...........cheers

Great review!!!

I have 2005 320 convertible and you hit on three problems I've had! Passenger side seat belt presenter, driver's side power head rest, and rust on the lower door panels. The first two were easy fixes with parts from eBay, the rust I had completely cut out and metal replaced. A beautiful reliable car now.

Interesting video, had a few problems with 2006 but none of these.

I've had my clk500 since 2006, fantastic car!

Now i now everything i wanted to know, you did good

Good stuff, thanks man! :)

I love how you say "Come for table" instead of comfortable and "Add just table" instead of adjustable in your videos :D Jokes aside, great content ! You have my sub! P.S. - I would love to see a review of a third gen Renault Laguna

I seen how many problems these can give so I went ahead and bought one. 2004 Cabrio with 180,000 . right off the bat the top doesnt work, got a low coolant malfunction and check engine light on. Awesome. I like a challenge

Great video. Thank you

I have been looking at an '04 clk 320 for a long time. This video has been extremely helpful. Suprised this model is so reliable!

I’m looking to buy A CLK and this video is extremely informative and interesting. I now know what to look for and what could be the safer investment. Thank you.

Awesome sir!👏🏻

I have a CLK 220CDI, has over 160K miles on it and drives perfect. Definitely the best car I've owned has all the mod cons that most new cars don't even have! Supremely comfortable to drive as well. The 220cdi is a little boring to drive but it's a great cruiser! I also owned a C Class w203 a few years ago and it is not even comparable, feels like a rolls Royce in comparison to the C Class, the steering is much lighter, the ride is much softer and the interior is in a different league. Costs about £5 and takes about 10 mins to install a hidden Bluetooth audio adapter for the head unit as well. Only issues are fuel economy isn't great and the air con system is known to have issues, most likely condenser will break at some point also the air con drainage system is AWFUL so likely most models will have musty smelling AC system which you can basically never get rid of. Finally, the glove box latch is awful and will break, most examples I looked at were broken and replacements are around £200! Other than this it's the best car you can buy for around £3K hands down!

I have the 2009 clk350 and boy she is a tank. I swear to god we went all the way to hell and back together countless times. 🤪 I have so many stories about what she has been through. 160,000 miles strong, going for 300 baby

Very helpful video

I would also add that they can have a headlight short related to ground wire or SAM units. The used 2005 e55 AMG I bought, had both headlight assemblies fail $1200 (high, low, park, and turn) replaced 3 years ago, and now the passenger side has gone again. I'm hopeful I'll find the short or replace the SAM unit for way less than the previous owner paid.

I bought a 2006 CLK 350 Cabrio and I must say I love it! Zero rust, zero broken parts, only 60,000 miles.

I bought my 2008 320CDI AMG five years ago. just have to do the normal maintenance stuff, plus a couple of sensor faults. I just love it and will keep it till it dies. Just so light to handle, really quick, cruises smoothly as fast as anyone could want. Drinks fuel and eats tyres, but the depreciation has finished and I love it. Use premium diesel, runs so much better and worth the extra cost.

great video friend, thanks um abraço do Brasil - SP

M112 m113 up until atleast 2005 can have crank pulleys that have a disintegrating damper rubbers that can possibly cut into your engine

Great video

Im very happy with my CLK 🤩

FINALLY, CLICKED SO FAST OML.

Good review

CLK = Reliable, still prestigious & affordable Benz.

Had a clk320 2000 for about 12 years, indeed had a corner that bubbled up due to rust. After one winter had to get wiring replaced, snow melted and water leaked inside. Moonroof eventually started to get stuck, started to get misfires due to coils.

The best buying guide I have seen !

best info about w209

I bought a 2007 CLK550 Coupe in Capri Blue in August 2016, I just hit over 200,000 miles and still couldn’t be happier. Love the car.

The CLK is bulletproof! Just don’t go for the 350 or 280. They will have the bad timing chain problem that is extremely expensive to fix. I would recommend the 320 or 500. Or the 55 for that matter. Anything that has a M112 or M113 is just bulletproof. You can see my CLK on my channel :) Also im about to buy another W209 this time a CLK55. Just need to find a good one.

I never knew Rafael Nadal was so knowledgeable about Mercedes. Great review, fantastic information. 👌🏼

I had an Sec many years ago, I think this car is a good compromise. I will probably buy one. Door panel looks empty without electric seat controls. Red leather is very nice.

I love this guy.

I got a 2005 CLK 350 pre production vehicle. No major problems yet, except one broken sensor

Great video however as I’m pretty much an amateur when it comes to cars 😅 Just wanted to ask in case I missed it Is the CLK200 Kompressor 2003 reliable? As I’m looking to buy one but worried if it will breakdown multiple times within 1-2 years and cost me more than the actual car

Very helpfull

Can you do a review for the Mercedes B-Class W245 2005-2011?

I bought a 320 clk and I had it for about a year before I accidently leaned the secret storage compartment next to the glove box to discover it. My car has 177k on the clock and is completely shagged out...SRS warning light comes on every time someone sits in the passenger seat and turns off when they are gone, air con doesn't work, no hot air for the first half hour, sat nav is missing and replaced by some knackered radio which means the clock dosen't work, driver seat only goes back but not forward, trunk leaks so bad that I keep buckets in the back to collect the water, engine has three oil leaks and the smell comes into the cabin, half the air vents don't work, windows steam up if anyone dares to breath, headlight lenses are almost yellow, head-rests don't work............................BUT...........I don't care because the seat belt is handed to me and both front and rear windows still work! And nothing looks as cool as a pillarless coupe! The end.

I have a CLK 240, gearbox is doing some craziness

Great information in this video! I decided to take my joy riding to 2 wheels so had recently downgraded from the NA 6.2L (not a CLK - those be expensive AF) to the 2009 3L V6 diesel and it is superb - good balance of power, economy and reliability, especially due to it being the outgoing model. As much as I wish it had Keyless GO, it's not at all worth the retrofit cost.

Great review but parking camera was never oem option

I have a 2004 CLK 55 AMG and the shade in the back window stopped working. Can you give me some information on this repair.

I have one. 2008, 4 cylinder, 1.8cc kompressor, coupe. Got it at 82.000 km and now it has 116.000 km. Not a fast car, but very smooth and does the job in a grand way. My only issue with it, is fuel economy. It drinks too much for such a small engine. Even tho the car is pretty heavy, i know. I'm going to clean up the air intake system, change all the seals there in, and change the mass airflow sensor too. I hope that will help. Apart from that, i love this car.

The headrests are easy to repair. Resolder the electrical connections on the headrest motor...

Thank you

Have an 05 CLK 500 Convertible with 25000 miles, been a good car.

I'd love to get a CLK 320, but for now it's a bit too expensive for me to buy and maintain. From what I got, they're mainly reliable, except for a few things relating to the windows, seat belt extenders and some possible engine issues. But in the end, which car doesn't have issues?? Doesn't seem to be one of those cars that just constantly breaks.

Can you do the 2011 e550 coupe? I recently just purchased one

such a beautiful car...

Just bought a 06 clk500 nice car

I am concerned about buying The CLK 350 Which I believe has a M272 engine. Can it have a Timing chain problem with the M271 engine 2002-2010 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class (W209) CLK 200. Would buying a C Class 2002-2010 Mercedes-Benz be a safer buy? Have you reviewed this model? All said this is a great review with lots of vital and helpful information!

Got it for 5 grand in summer. It's nice and mechanically dependable but expect silly things break. Watch the engine coolant, it's the only danger for automatic gearbox.