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We buy Mercedes-Benz CLS-Classs from every year, 2006–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class by year
The CLS-Class is a compact car sold from 2006–2020 with engines including 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl and 6.3L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 56 recalls and 214 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 CLS-Class | 5.0L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 15–16 | 5 | 78 |
| 2007 CLS-Class | 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 14–16 | 4 | 38 |
| 2008 CLS-Class | 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 14–16 | 4 | 17 |
| 2009 CLS-Class | 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 14–16 | 3 | 6 |
| 2010 CLS-Class | 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl | 14–16 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 CLS-Class | 5.5L 8-cyl, 6.3L 8-cyl | 14–16 | 3 | 6 |
| 2012 CLS-Class | 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 19–20 | 3 | 24 |
| 2013 CLS-Class | 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 19–20 | 3 | 4 |
| 2014 CLS-Class | 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 18–20 | 4 | 11 |
| 2015 CLS-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 18–24 | 4 | 9 |
| 2016 CLS-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl, 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 18–24 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 CLS-Class | 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 CLS-Class | 4.7L 8-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 CLS-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl | 23–26 | 12 | 14 |
| 2020 CLS-Class | 3.0L 6-cyl | 23–26 | 5 | 5 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your CLS-Class, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class: questions
How much is a junk Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete CLS-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 CLS-Classs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2006–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2006 CLS-Class (78). Across all years, the most-reported components were fuel/propulsion system, service brakes and fuel system, gasoline.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class year has the most recalls?
The 2019 CLS-Class has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 12. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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