Avoid These Costly Problems - Mercedes CLK - C and E-Class...
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- Avoid These Costly Problems - Mercedes CLK - C-class and E-class...If you have decided to buy a Mercedes CLK, C-class or an E-class, This video definitely will help you. This applies to CLK, CL-Class, C-class, E-class and S-Class. Common Problems and issues of CLK W209, C209 and A209. Avoid These costly issues when buying a Mercedes Benz W203, W211, W220.
Also this video can help the owners to predict issues and costs and do preventive actions to avoid or reduce the costs.
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If you have a plan to buy a CLK, C-Class, CL-Class or an E-class, these tips will help you to find the issues quickly and if you already have one of these cars it will definitely help you find out earlier, avoid, diagnose and prepare to fix. Please let me know the other issues that I have missed. thank you as usual for watching
Great video. I own a pristine now 18 yr old 2005 CLK 320 with under 75k miles, and I had all that you mentioned replaced and or repaired to include the valve cover gasket, crank shaft sensor, purge valve, breather line, fuel system attended to, motor and transmission mounts, cabin & engine filters along with 3k interval oil changes. These classic coupes with the M112 or M113 is a joy to own and drive and I still get compliments wherevever I go. Best thing to have on your side when you own a Mercedes, is to avoid stealerships for repairs or maintenance and locate a good Indie privately owned Mercedes shop that have certified Mercedes master mechanics.
Thanks mate, It pays off to DIY and it's fun too and with all the cheap diagnostic tools these days, it's much easier 😀
Glad to see you pointed out the Orings on connector at transmission for electrical connection.
I replace it every 50K miles or so when I service the transmission. You didn't mention the leaky cam magnets that can wick into the engine harness though. Mercedes used to update by adding wiring pigtails that went between the magnets and the engine harness. Was a free thing at the dealer, but no idea if it still is. It's easy to do yourself if need be, and I'm sure they can be purchased for very little.
Thank you mate for great comment, some of these issues are more visible by a simple inspection as you mentioned but for example transmission connector seal leak might be over sighted and cause the TCU to fail.
Concerning the headlight lenses becoming opaque, what i did was purchase a buffing kit for the lenses, which is a two part process with 2 different grits of sandpaper and chemical compound. I found that process, which only rook me about 30 minutes, completely cleared the lenses up. However, if they are old and worn with UV damage, then the opqueness will return after some time, but you can repeat this process as much as you wish.
Theres a couple oil leak issues with the clk w209 and around that year, which are very easy to resolve.
1) cam plugs or "expansion" plugs located on the back of each cam. They are accessible by hand and there are 3 plugs total. 1 on passenger side and 2 on driver side (left hand drive). They are about $20 USD for the package of 3 and can be changed out relatively easily.
2) cam shaft adjuster magnets and sensors. The whole kit can be purchased for between $100-150 USD (in my experience), which includes all magnets and sensors. This is a common oil leak area that can be inspected/observed simply by looking and no disassembly required to diagnose. However, these require some effort in replacing and you may want to get your mechnic to change, but if you are mechnically inclined it is just a matter of time and effort.
3) crankcase breather housing may develop leak over time. Again, this part is quite cheap
Wow, thank you mate for such a long and positive post, totally agree 👍
If I ever had a clk I would hard top it to protect the leather. Lovely car
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I bought a 2004 clk 240 in pristine condition in February then took to Mercedes for a full service including gearbox oil, coolant, brake fluid, gaskets, brakes then a month later thick white smoke started coming out during drives. Then engine light came which read misfiring on cylinders 2 and 3. Garage cleared the codes then told me to return if light came back on which it didn’t for a month or so then bang! Whist driving it few weeks ago thick white smoke followed by knocking noise. Separate independent Mercedes garage now say it needs a new engine! They say head gasket blew but strangely I checked coolant level daily and saw no drop in level. Car’s only on 74000 miles.
Very rare on M112 to blow head gasket. This engine easily lasts 200 miles. Test compression on 6 cylinders see if the numbers are within 10 percent of each other. Read the spark plug colours. Might be EGR, might be evaporative system... need more investigations. Might be one of the injectors, might be a coil pack or electric issue.
Thank you for this insight and few others have said these engines are bullet proof. They are adamant engine is damaged and will proceed with engine replacement. Shame really.
Thanks for the video! Nice phone mount in the last shots. Is that MagSafe? And where/what is it plugged into. Also, what’s in the glovebox next to you aux cable port
Thanks, I have wired it through the side fuse box so it has the shortest invisible cable, and it is a wireless chargers, automatic electric holder when detecting phone. I have wired usb ports and 12v aux in the glove box too as this is a daily driver.
So to everyone including the creator of the video 3:29 what causes this issue is jumpstarting the car incorrectly. If you have to jumpstart this thing do it exactly as the manual says and never use it to give someone else a jump. It’s just not that type of car 😂
It’s Literally a design flaw pretty much gives the car Alzheimer’s disease
Keep up the good work
Absolutely Correct 💯... thank you Christopher...
Love my CLK280. Owned for near six years. Throws engine code alerts now and then. Car only has 137,500 Ks on it. Cam chain stretch and wear on balancer shaft sprockets are an issue with both CLK V6 and V8 motors. An expensive repair but then the engine will run for another 160 thousand Ks without a timing issue. Yet to have mine done but will soon before I have major issue. Plus get transmission serviced, meaning oil,filter, plastic level tube and trans sump bolts (one use only) around 125,000 Ks or less if your car is mainly used for urban driving. Those transmissions are very strong but expensive to repair/ replace. Oil is cheap in comparison to Mercedes parts. Penrite make a special transmission oil for the 7 speed transmission. Did my transmission service at home around 120,000 Ks and it has run smoothly and faultlessly ever since.
Great info mate, thanks.
accurate video. i just had my valve cover gaskets replaced as they were leaking. also my headlights got pretty foggy but i fixed them with a turtle wax headlight restoration kit. my glove box latch is completely broken, the previous owner sealed it shut with a screw. my driver side headrest stopped working in the up position, i somehow managed to move it down then just unplugged the motor since the seat cant go forward to let people in when its all the way up. my sunroof also isnt working at all, it was like that since i bought it. but other than those issues its a great reliable car. i currently have 170000kms on it
Great Mercedes all in all with some weak points ;)
I did the same, glove box is badly designed, expensive car when new and costly repairs, I glued the glove box. Transmission oil, changed T 67K, came out clean according to merc dealer, breather pipes, engine mounts, rocker gasket etc, now i get it serviced at a normal garage who are good. drives like new, really nice cars. used 2 step process for cleaning the headlamps, spot on with the vid mate
Thank you for the information appreciate it bro
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Have had owner a clk350 for a couple years now, had the glove compartment issue, had the electrical compartment issue, had the seat belt presenter issue had the crankshaft sensor issue
Great info mate👍 thanks.
Great list! Pretty accurate and im amazed how i’ve already dealt with almost every issue you explained xD i still have the p0025 camshaft position timing overretarded error, can you tell me if i need to replace the position sensor or the camshaft adjuster magnets?
Hi Izhan, what year is your car? 350? 550? And what milage?
@@BenzAddiction i have a 2007 CLK 350, my camshaft sensor also looks a little different than yours, and in my specific car for some reason the previous owner installed camshaft adjuster magnet wiring harnesses on all the sensors
@Izhan Ahmed Izhan, I have not much experience with 350 and 550 engines, but I have heard the issues on them, highly recommend you to study this post before buying any parts, inspection is usually free or at cost of replacing a pair of valve cover gasket: www.benzworld.org/threads/camshaft-problems.1669631/
realistically it would be time for a replacement balance shaft 6cyl or idler gear 8cyl + timing chain.
any advice on what i should look for when buying a 2003 clk 240. it has 78k miles and it looks in good condition. its a 5g tronic automatic model
Good choice, check for rust, oil leaks, front suspension, driver seat for tear and wear, service history, remove the oil cap and check how clean inside the engine is, seat belt extenders, headliner, sunroof, spark plug replacement evidence, check for no vibration when applying brakes... good luck.
Any experience on the problem with the timing chain on the 200 models?
Unfortunately I personally have limited experience on 200 engine as I had a 200 for a short period of time. Benzworld forum has many posts on this one though.
Hi mate, your videos are very helpful. I’ve always wanted to buy a CLK500 5.5L, currently looking at a 2006 MY07 with 137,000km. What should I look out for?
Hello my friend, thank you for your feedback, I have recently bought another CLK... this time 2003 CLK500. I include the link here too, also about the early 5.5 engines you want to make sure that the timing chain and tensioner issue inherent with these years are fixed. Usually M113 (5.0 pre 2006 are very reliable): czcams.com/video/qcYyw-cAOi4/video.html
@@BenzAddiction thank you for your help :) 🙌🏻
M272 engine of that era has serious issues with balance shaft. If it hasn't been done I'll forget about it. As the man says, M113 is very reliable. Only downside is 12 spark plugs, 2 per cylinder, and intake manifolds fail sometimes.
@KitKat-wd8vq Thanks mate :)
16 - it’s a v8
hiiii thanks for a great video! I’m currently having issues that my mechanic is suggesting new transmission. I have a 2009 CLK 350 at 157k miles. My car shakes sometimes on a red light or in reverse/ parking. Do you think it’s a transmission issue or the transmission fluid perhaps?
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Might be a sensor only, or engine Mounts...
Engine mounts
Is there a certain maintenance routine you'd recommend? (Like check this and this each month, check this every year etc) Btw, love ur vids! :D
Sure, like any 20 years old car, coolant and oil level checks every 2 weeks, steering and transmissions fluid level check every month, and everything else according to service book. :)
Tysm! It's rare to have a CZcamsr who actually answers all his comments, preciate it ;)
@@venomrabbit0565 cheers
2006 Clk350 convertible has p2006 intake manifold stuck code how much would that be to fix in san jose ca?
Yes plastic flaps inside the manifold that can break, best price would be Do It Yourself 😉
But is it easily accessible i dont know how to work with cars
The brake sensor under the dashboard is also a common failure on most cars.
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I own a 2003 clk55 amg never winter driven and no issues bullet proof great german engineering
Yeah, CLK55 is a lovely car 🚗
Hey Ben, We really need a video to save us time, for removing the read quarter regulator on this A209 Convertible model ... so many videos are on the W209 but the ones on the convertible just seems as if they are trying to figure it out and Kudos for figuring it out but its not as helpful as a nice quality instructional video like your making these days!
What part of the removal is the issue? Trim removal or the regulator itself?
after the standard CLK W209 the convertible has a few extra steps and getting to a few odd nuts and bolts to be able to remove the regultor @@BenzAddiction
@dparham sure I will prioritize this, thanks for letting me know.
what I see missing is the steps to remove the regulator for the A209 opposed to the normal W209 there are a few more brackets and how to access easily and what has to come off and what can be left alone... and as a bonus putting the regulator rebuild parts back on instead of buying an expensive new regulator as these parts are readily available :) @@BenzAddiction
I have the same car. I notice your passenger floor mat doesn’t fit either- it wrinkles and slides. Drives me crazy.
Yes, there is mechanism to fix this, but not working properly.
Thinking about getting a 2003 clk500 at 150k miles anything I need to watch out for specifically
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Was going to get a clk 320 convertible i heard these are reliable was thinking of getting this one😊
Hi Nelson, The C209 (Coupe) is more reliable as it has no soft top hence less costly upon buying and maintaining. Please watch my other video, I have the CLK500 compared to the SL500. Cheers.
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hi i have a mercedes clk 350 facelift 2006 and i have problems with the gearbox, the gearbox does not shift and only moves in one gear i go to a car diagnostic guy he deletes the error from the car computer and after 2 3 hours it happens again. Any ideas how to fix it?
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@BenzAddiction thanks but my gearbox isn't giving problem with the P R and the N gear it gets stuck only at D the third gear
@user-qg7ib4wh5n This is called the home mode, need to diagnose, might be te conductor plate or the ECU.
Good deal! Thanks!!
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@@BenzAddiction can you also school me on both a 2006 Clk500 & the 2015 E350 4matic? Thank you in advance
@godsimage1793 unfortunately I have not much experience working on or reviewing the W212. But I definitely can say that any 6 cylinder mercedes would be much more reliable than the 4 cylinder counterpart. The 2006 CLK500 if it's not a 5.5L engine should be fine and reliable. Buying a low milage car with proven servicing is recommended.
Inn mine the glovebox latch has a screw to correct the position
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I used Cerakote's Ceramic Headlight restorer kit. They work great :)
Great recommendation, I used the turtle wax kit once and it was just OK... Thank you.
thanks for info about car i prepare to buy :)
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Did you bought it😅
@@krizmo481 still no.. still thinking about this :)
Anything high mileage sounds like youre gonna be looking for a mechanic fast..who are usually clueless about import cars
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Hi I have a 2009 Mercedes Benz clk 500 the car doesn’t move in drive gear but every other gear works …. Mercedes-Benz dealership charged me $250 to not explain nothing but say I recommend a transmission $10,000 .. DO YOU NO WHAT THE ISSUE MAY BE
Hello, 2009 should be a 7 speed. I suggest you to diagnose the car using a proper OBD2 Scanner, possibly the star. These transmissions rarely fail mechanically, it is usually the gear shifter or the conductor plate that goes bad and that would be maximum less than $1000 of cost.
@@BenzAddiction SORRY it’s 2005 Mercedes Benz clk 500 convertible & THANKS FOR THE FAST RESPONSE
@samiyrah12st depending on your milage 722.6 should not have any serious problems up to 300.000 km... check my W209 playlist on gearshifter topic...
@@BenzAddiction it has 145,600 mileage LEAKS OIL LIKE THE OTHER CLKs OUT THERE & can you put the link in your response on gear shifter PLEASE & THANKS
@@YoungHustler_NoJoke czcams.com/video/3PgmDjK45_k/video.html
My clk 209 just refused to move after starting. I try to move but it's not engaging in gear
@@mybossInternational check the transmission fluid, make sure you check the transmission Dipstick as it is hidden behind the engine.
@@BenzAddiction ok thank you sir for your response but please do you know how many liters of transmission oil or fluid is needed to be used in the CLK w209. I used 5 liters only but it stopped moving the next day after I did the gearbox oil change. I am in Nigeria pls help me
W 208 or A208 class included?
W208, A208 is a completely different beast, lovely car too, has a more classic feeling to it. Just like R129.
Hi I just got a 2000 430CLK AMG Red Convertable for 10 chocholate chip homemade cookies and one prayer😂 do u have any videos on this year? My window won't roll up and it's pure rain where I live. I detail cars but I think now I want to go to Mercedes Tech Training School. 😂
Unfortunately have no video on that but check the Fuses first.
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Wow so many major issues on such a supposedly great car brand..
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I have a 2008 clk 550 with 138k miles. The fuel pump went out. Not bad for the original
Actually not bad for a fuel pump to last that long... fuel pump can last longer if you don't let the fuel level to go so much down before refuelling....
@@BenzAddiction yep, i had the car since 2011, its never been below 1/4 tank.
@@Smarterthanyou-mthrfkr perfect...
Is 2006 c280 reliable?
Basically any V6 of this era is more reliable than the 4 cylinder, smoother too. So 280 is a V6 and a well looked after CLK280 should be a reliable car too.
Why my m271 with 184 ps is very reliable
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I have changed cranshaft sensor few times already… easy 30-50€ job
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My seat belt assistant as i call it 😂 once or twice a month it will stay out the whole time driving.
CLK or any +2003 Mercedes is like an Android phone or Windows computer, they all require reset, restarting or simply some not serious issues to be ignored...
An actual german working on a benz in australia lol
@@juz882010 lol 👍
I dont open glove box, my head rest is in high position so I cant push seat forward to get on back seats, children use passenger seat to go back
Yes, it is a bit finicky, mine is a bit moody too, it works some days...
There is a way to reset your headrest by push forward all the way and wait 5 sec and go back to rear all the way wait 5 sec. Then your seat should work. You need to key in at position 2, do not start the engine. After you set your desire seat position and press the memory button to save it in case if it doesn’t work in the future, you can simply press a memory button .
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2003 clk 240의 내구성은 믿을만한가요?
Wish I could read your language...
@@BenzAddiction Is the durability of the 2003 clk 240 reliable
@user-po1ud4jm8d it is as reliable as a 320 or 500, it's a great car.
@@BenzAddiction Thank you for your answer. I got to ride 240 with the 5th generation of golf
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2008 7 speed transmissions are good they fixed the issue from 2007
You are completely right.
The biggest problem in this model is rust on doors and fenders. In my CLK from 2003 I had it plenty.
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Not really. Rust isn't a common issue on these Mercedes.
@aurelios69 This might be related to climate too, Australia where I am, haven't seen many rusty cars at all.
@@BenzAddiction I live in Poland and I drove this car every winter when I was owner. The salt for melting ice on the roads can cause rust on this car.
@adrianskrzypczyk2993 sure it would my friend as it would probably to more modern cars...
would have been nice to say some estimate prices
Unfortunately I am in Australia and a decent CLK320 with 120K km on odometer is about 10K AUD. A209, 15K. CLK500 5k more in price. The prices are much lower in Europe and US.
no, no. i mean about these parts and repairs. not the car itself :)@@BenzAddiction
I broke my sunroof! My Indie says they have to drop the headliner at $2,600 to fix 😢
There is a Mercedes recall again on these cars that they might replace your sunroof for free. I have an appointment with Mercedes-Benz in 2 weeks For this and my sunroof mechanism is faulty too. Good luck.
@@BenzAddiction Did you manage to get it sorted with MB?
@Olivers_ Rage They only checked the SN of the sunroof and it was in range of recall.
Just10?
Would be great if you can add more here 😉
The CLK W208 is the better and more stylish model and the classic of tomorrow
I like W208 too, in fact I like most Benz's :)
Btw, just 3 days back my mechanic change the small rubber bushes under the gear shifter as PM as he noted that mileage for my car is at 200k km.
Regards
Yes, that rubber bush needs to be in a good shape as extra play might cause the ECU think that the gear shifter and the transmission actuator are not in harmony, can cause a fault code... 😉
@@BenzAddiction yes, he says many who had bought old Mercedes cars did not know about this simple issue and later they later think that poor shifting in is due to transmission issues. Too bad I was not there to take a video of the rubber bushes change out.
@whlawson yes, simple solution to an expensive fix. 722.6 is a great transmission, it rarely fails at low kms...
That was helpful..... not!
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I am thinking about for 2005 CLK280,running 150000km
Is that the M112 or M272? M112 IS GOOD, M272 not so good.
@@BenzAddiction thanks,let me check