The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a vehicle built from 1998 to 2009. Most were assembled in Germany — 100% of those on record. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the CLK-Class is
The Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class is a vehicle that Mercedes-Benz built from 1998 to 2009 — 12 model years. Its closest siblings in the Mercedes-Benz range: G-Class, Sprinter, C-Class.
Where the CLK-Class is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 225 CLK-Classs on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | WDB | 2002-2009 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Mercedes-Benz VIN decide which of these lines your CLK-Class belongs to. What every character in a CLK-Class VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment CLK-Class owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class have? Power & range
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The CLK-Class by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | CLK-Class | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 32 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 268 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Used value | 395 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class?
The CLK-Class is a vehicle, built from 1998 to 2009.
Where is the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class made?
Across 225 cars in our records the split is: Germany (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
What is the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the CLK-Class reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific CLK-Class?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Mercedes-Benz
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 1999–2026 | 75 | — | 3.5/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2010–2026 | 143 | — | 4.0/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 1994–2026 | 213 | — | 4.0/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 1994–2026 | 176 | — | 3.5/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1981–1993 | 11 | 26 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 | 1983–1991 | — | 21 mpg | 4.5/5 |
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