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We buy Mercedes-Benz CLK-Classs from every year, 1998–2009, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class by year
The CLK-Class is a small car sold from 1998–2009 with engines including 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 31 recalls and 358 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 CLK-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl | 22 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 CLK-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl | 19–21 | 1 | 29 |
| 2000 CLK-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 0 | 39 |
| 2001 CLK-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 0 | 31 |
| 2002 CLK-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 17–20 | 0 | 22 |
| 2003 CLK-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl… | 16–20 | 4 | 34 |
| 2004 CLK-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 16–20 | 5 | 37 |
| 2005 CLK-Class | 3.2L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 16–21 | 3 | 33 |
| 2006 CLK-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 17–20 | 5 | 48 |
| 2007 CLK-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 14–20 | 5 | 53 |
| 2008 CLK-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 14–20 | 4 | 20 |
| 2009 CLK-Class | 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 17–20 | 4 | 9 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your CLK-Class, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class: questions
How much is a junk Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete CLK-Classs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Mercedes-Benz CLK-Classs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1998–2009), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2007 CLK-Class (53). Across all years, the most-reported components were fuel/propulsion system, electrical system and air bags.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class year has the most recalls?
The 2004 CLK-Class has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 5. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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