Model reliability

Mercedes-Benz Clk reliability

The Mercedes-Benz Clk fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 37.8% of 32,626 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

Over 10 years old

37.8% failed their MOT

About average

From 32,626 MOT tests of Mercedes-Benz Clks this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 80% more oftenSuspension arms9.2% vs 5.1%

Fails 76% more oftenSprings7.2% vs 4.1%Fix about £150

Fails 59% more oftenRigid brake pipes2.7% vs 1.7%Fix about £120

Fails 2× as oftenSRS malfunction indicator lamp2.2% vs 0.9%Fix about £30

Advised 2× as oftenRigid brake pipes19.4% vs 8.3%Fix about £120

Advised 65% more oftenAnti-roll bars9.9% vs 6%

Advised 2× as oftenHeadlamps7.3% vs 3.7%Fix about £30

Advised 3× as oftenFlexible brake hoses6.6% vs 2.6%Fix about £120

Safety recalls

5 DVSA recalls for the Mercedes-Benz Clk

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2023/0206 Feb 2023Built 2002–2008The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications.

On affected vehicles the bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications. In consequence a separation of the glass panel from the vehicle cannot be excluded.

Fix: Check the glass panel and replace the sliding roof if necessary.

Recalled models: CLK · 3,267 vehicles

R/2021/14528 May 2021Built 2005–2006The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications

The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications.

Fix: Check the glass panel bonding on the affected vehicles and replace the sliding roof if necessary.

Recalled models: CLK · 310 vehicles

R/2019/4584 May 2020Built 2000–2010The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may not meet specifications

The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame might not meet specifications

Fix: Check the glass panel bonding on the affected vehicles and replace the sliding roof if necessary

Recalled models: CLK · 18,132 vehicles

R/2008/14917 Nov 2008Built 2006–2007Engine could lose power.

The electrical connection in the interior of the crankshaft sensor's chip housing may be interrupted which may result in loss of power and the inability to restart engine

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace crankshaft sensor

Recalled models: CLK · 19,331 vehicles

R/2008/14710 Nov 2008Built 2004–2008Engine emergency shut off on board diagnosis or tank/speedo signal may be affected

Possibility of transfer of incorrect control unit software which could affect engine shut off control in an emergency situation or the on board diagnosis system or tank/speedometer signal

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace SAM control unit

Recalled models: CLK · 72 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Mercedes-Benz Clk before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Mercedes-Benz Clk reliability

5 DVSA recalls for the Mercedes-Benz Clk

Checking a Mercedes-Benz Clk before you buy

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