Sell your 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class for cash

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class is a compact car that came with a 3.0L 6-cyl engine. Even at 7 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class at a glance

Body styleCompact Cars
Engines3.0L 6-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic 9-spd
Drive4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy21–24 city / 27–31 highway / 23–26 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,150–$3,550 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂334–379 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score5 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score5 out of 10
Gross vehicle weight rating5,523–5,644 lb
Versions tested by EPA3 configurations: AMG CLS53 4matic Plus, CLS450, CLS450 4matic
Age7 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 7 years old, a 2019 CLS-Class is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: as a compact car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 12 recalls for the 2019 CLS-Class. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the wheels, typically around 1,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class recalls

NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls covering the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-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.

Electrical SystemSep 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V733000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 CLS450 Coupe and AMG E53, 2019-2021 AMG CLS53 Coupe, and 2021-2022 E450 vehicles. The 12-Volt battery in the trunk may not be properly secured, which, in the event of a crash, can cause electrical connection failure, disabling various safety features including, emergency…

Risk: The inability to operate safety features (eCall system, hazard lights, electric seats, or automatic door locks) can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

CommunicationMay 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V365000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in the communication…

Risk: A disabled eCall system would prevent a vehicle occupant from contacting the emergency services call center in an emergency, potentially delaying emergency responders and increasing the risk of injury.

Back Over PreventionApr 2022 · NHTSA campaign 22V232000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018-2021 CLA-Class, GLE/GLS-Class, A-Class, C-Class, E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, GLA/GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and CLS-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The rearview camera may not display the rearview image due to a…

Risk: An inoperable rearview camera display reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Electrical SystemFeb 2021 · NHTSA campaign 21V058000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The software design of…

Risk: Failure of the eCall system may result in emergency responders being dispatched to the wrong location, increasing the risk of injury following a crash.

Electrical SystemJul 2020 · NHTSA campaign 20V449000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300, C300 Coupe, CLS450, E450 Coupe and S450, 2017-2019 E300, 2018 E400 Coupe, E400 Stationwagon, and 2018-2019 S560 vehicles that have previously had the instrument cluster replaced. The software in the replaced instrument cluster may cause the seat belt warning system to…

Risk: Without the audible tone and blinking warning light to remind the front seat occupants that their seat belts are not buckled, they may forget to buckle their seat belt, increasing their risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Seat BeltsNov 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V788000

Mercedes-Benz USA, llc. (mbusa) is recalling certain 2018 e400 wagon 4matic, e400 4matic, e43 amg 4matic, 2018-2019 e63s amg 4matic wagon, e63 amg 4matic wagon, e300, e300 4matic, glc63s coupe amg 4matic, 2019 cls450, cls450 4matic, cls53 amg 4matic, e450 wagon, e53 amg 4matic, glc300, glc63 amg coupe 4matic, g550 4matic, g63 amg…

Risk: The electric PRE-SAFE®-function and the seat belt pretensioners may not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Electrical SystemAug 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V605000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 CLS 450 Coupe and CLS 450 Coupe 4MATIC vehicles equipped with 6-cylinder gasoline engines. The electrical line that supplies power to the engine coolant pump may contact the engine fan and chafe, possibly causing a malfunction of the coolant pump or a deactivation of the 48V…

Risk: A malfunctioning engine coolant pump can increase coolant temperatures, possibly leading to an engine stall. Deactivation of the 48V on-board electrical system can cause the vehicle to not restart after using the ECO start/stop function or

Forward Collision AvoidanceJul 2019 · NHTSA campaign 19V540000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 C300 Cabrio, C300A Cabrio 4MATIC, C300 Coupe, C300 Coupe 4MATIC, C300, C300 4MATIC, C43 AMG Cabrio 4MATIC, C43 AMG Coupe 4MATIC, C43 AMG 4MATIC, C63 AMG Cabrio, C63S AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG Coupe, C63 AMG, C63S AMG, CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, CLS53 AMG 4MATIC, E300…

Risk: An impaired Active Brake Assist may not automatically apply partial or full braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Exterior LightingDec 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V911000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 CLS450, CLS450 4MATIC, and CLS53 AMG vehicles. The horizontal adjustment screw may not be effectively sealed, allowing the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number…

Risk: If the headlights are not properly adjusted, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

SteeringNov 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V850000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Mercedes Benz C300, 2017-2019 C300 Cabrio, C300 Coupe, C63 Cabrio, 2015 C63S AMG, 2018-2019 C300, C350e, C63 AMG, C63S AMG Cabrio, 2018 C63 AMG Cabrio, C63 AMG Coupe, C63S AMG, C63S AMG Coupe, E300, E400 Cabrio, E400 Coupe, 2019 CLS450, E450 Cabrio, and E450 Coupe…

Risk: A car that cannot be properly steered has an increased risk of a crash.

Electrical SystemOct 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V761000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz C300, C300 4Matic, C300 4Matic Cabrio, C300 4Matic Coupe, C300 Coupe, C300 Cabrio, C43 AMG, C43 AMG Cabrio, C43 AMG Coupe, CLS450, CLS450 4Matic, CLS53 AMG 4Matic, E53 AMG 4Matic, E450 4Matic, E450 4Matic Coupe, E53 AMG 4Matic Coupe, G550, and G63 AMG vehicles.…

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Air BagsAug 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V515000

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 Mercedes-Benz E300, E300 4Matic, E43 AMG 4Matic, E400 4Matic, E63S AMG 4Matic+, and 2019 CLS450 4Matic vehicles. The Occupant Classification System (OCS) may not be properly calibrated, resulting in the front passenger air bag not being deactivated if a child seat is in the…

Risk: If a child seat is in the front seat and the passenger air bag is not deactivated, in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.

Common 2019 CLS-Class problems

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class with NHTSA.

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.

Most-reported components

  • Wheels4
  • Electrical System3
  • Steering3
  • Suspension2
  • Tires2
  • Engine1

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Wheels1,000 mi
  • Electrical System46,000 mi
  • Steering1,000 mi
  • Suspension1,000 mi
  • Engine2,000 mi

2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 196 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

3 of them are warranty extensions. Warranty extensions mean the manufacturer agreed to cover a specific repair beyond the normal warranty. They rarely still apply to a car this age, but they point to known weak spots.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System56
  • Power Train27
  • Steering13
  • Exterior Lighting12
  • Engine9
  • Equipment8

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · LI18.00-P-073137

    Complaint Sporadic warning message in instrument cluster "Engine oil pressure, stop switch off vehicle" (or similar) is shown in red on vehicles with low mileage. Cause D

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · LI27.00-P-073124

    Complaint Customer complaints relating to automatic transmission 725.0 (NAG3 Classic /9G‑TRONIC automatic transmission) and 725.1 (NAG3 facelift/9G‑TRONIC automatic trans

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · LI46.10-P-077314

    Complaint Noises in the steering column area when steering. See example file in the attachments area: "MRSM‑Schleifgeräusch_SCCMGrindingNoises. MOV". Cause Under analysis

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2026 · LI42.10-P-078779

    Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Selling a 2019 CLS-Class: questions

How much is a 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class worth for junk?

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.

Can I junk a 2019 CLS-Class that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2019 CLS-Classs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2019 CLS-Class with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 12 recalls for the 2019 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2019 CLS-Class?

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.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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