The 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a small car that came with a choice of 3.2L 6-cyl and 4.3L 8-cyl engines. At 27 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Minicompact Cars, Subcompact Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.2L 6-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl |
| Transmissions | Automatic 5-spd |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 16–18 city / 23–26 highway / 19–21 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,900–$4,350 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 423–468 grams per mile |
| Versions tested by EPA | 3 configurations: CLK320 Cabriolet, CLK320, CLK430 |
| Age | 27 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. A defective weld was discovered on the weld nut for the bolt used to secure the front shoulder seat belt guides.
Risk: Due to this defective weld, the anchorages may not adequately secure the front seat belts in the event of a crash.
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class with NHTSA. 1 report involved a crash and 3 reports involved a fire.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
Manufacturers have filed 16 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
Harsh engagement when changing gear range from P to D or R
Seat belt extender toothed rack sluggish or makes noises
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Noise complaints when load on backrest frame changes. Affects the driver and front passenger seats. Also perform the remedial action if you are performing work on: - back
Revised repair procedure and additional applicable models. Model 170, 202, 208 and 210 models. Front fog lamp(s) inoperative. Mercedes-Benz. *tt model years: 1994-2004. U
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class.
Engine crankshaft pulley failure
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation to investigate allegations of engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer failure that could result in loss of power-steering assist.odi has received a total of 546 non-duplicative reports that allege engine crankshaft pulley harmonic balancer
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It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Yes. We buy 1999 CLK-Classs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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