Buying a used Mercedes CLS W219 - 2004-2010, Common Issues, Buying advice / guide

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Buying a used Mercedes-Benz CLS W219 - produced from 2004 to 2010
What is the best engine, which gearbox should you choose, what are the common problems with these cars? How powerful are the best engines? Watch the video and you will get answers to all these questions!
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[@ek07305]

different car review Hi. Please do a review on CLS 63 AMG face-lift (2009, 2010). I'm looking to buy one I wanted to know what the main problems with AMG models from those years. And are they more reliable than pre-facelift versions?

[@bongaisimba]

Subscribed and love the channel. Would you recommend someone purchasing the CLS in the video in 2020?

[@discodaze9972]

I have a 2008 with only 65k miles on it. Bought it certified used from Mercedes of Wilmington Delaware. After 7 years of ownership it has been a very good car. We have replaced the window regulators and GPS computer screen. No other issues. Only regular maintenance. It’s been a very good car.

[@rscosworthfan]

yes we replaced the window regulators too thats all thats gone wrong with ours oh and 1 suspension spring

[@MrCams2011]

Getting my hands on one in 4 months from now! Currently have 08 cayenne S and 12 camaro ss I have debated between this and Jeep srt8 and I think I’m going with the cls550 it’s a beatiful car!

[@shootunderpar4736]

I have to agree it’s a very good car other then the airmatic suspension

[@Idkwhatosay584]

I own one of these from 2008 with the cream interior aswell and still own it today !!

[@gabrielortiz4921]

Did you know anything about the engine/balance shaft issues before buying??

[@MeDicen_Rocha]

I think we can all agree this a damn nice looking car. It looks classy and sporty at the same time

[@ormand3000]

Looks like a Ford taurus

[@miltonhill2575]

Huh, I might give you my glasses if you need. Are your eyes alright

[@Idkwhatosay584]

@@miltonhill2575My dad owns this car and the fact you have the guts to say that, there are some mean people on this earth, and one of them is you

[@Idkwhatosay584]

@@ormand3000 it’s a lot nice than that piece of junk mate

[@MJ-km5dp]

@@ormand3000 😂that’s comedy

[@mithileshuppoor3799]

its awsome, you choose this car, there are many used ones out there and there is not much information ad to what to look out for. Please keep making these videos and cover as many cars as possible, your subscriber base will expand slowly and steadily, as your content appeals to only a niche group of people. Keep it up man, waiting for your next video.

[@Downshiftmafiatv]

Please

[@vincentpeeters1157]

That 350 petrol with 290 HP...A dream...Especially on the motorway...It will go from 120 kph to 180 so smoothly, and without any wind noise. Even at 250 kph, it remained so quiet and relaxing. I was lucky enough to drive one for 4 years.

[@bunei87]

Which year is your car?

[@or6144]

Yes, what year? I'm looking into purchasing one.

[@daniels1263]

Our diesel 320 has got 300 hp

[@juanangeldelucasgarcia3730]

Yo tengo un Mercedes E 320 diesel modelo Avangar tiene muchos extras hay algunos que todavía no he tocado por miedo a que se pare o pase algo , yo lo compré nuevo y lo único que le hago es las revisiones normales y ruedas

[@normal_mf5658]

This review was so detailed… exactly what I was searching for. You earned a sub❤️

[@kingart23]

not into cars but wow this is one of the best car reviews which I have seen! No BS just straight to the point

[@jj-tq4hx]

Great quick review and lots of info. Thanks!!

[@jukkis6699]

This was exactly waht I was looking for! thank you so much!

[@bvc100]

Proceeding with getting a reasonable mid mileage 2006 example. Thanks for the vid, helps me to focus on the next part of project.

[@teleMenace]

Brilliant video my man . Very useful

[@DeonGomes]

Wonderful and really knowledgeable video! Gave a thumbs up and Subscribed!

[@UserPauli2592]

bought a black one 3 months ago cls 350 petrol for 11k it ran 140.000km and is in great condition expect the spring on the back was brooken right in the upper side which is something you ve to look at cuz my friend said it s common issue that they break like on the E class overall the car is great so far no problems at all and it seems awesome for a 2006 car

[@jameshiggins8761]

Very nice review, lots of useful facts.

[@DLN-ix6vf]

I owned a 2006 and a 2010 and now just sold my 2012 and bought a 2014 CLS. Would have bought a 2016 but can't get by that GPS screen sitting on the dash. Gotta wait a couple of years for a 2019. Boy do I miss the lines on the 2006 & 2010. Please MB bring that design back asap !

[@alexisp.1189]

Thanks for the video, it's very useful!

[@MuhammadAbdullah-sc6xr]

Thank u for the heads up man

[@blockchaincourse4803]

Great video thank you sir!

[@eodoherty47]

thanks for the excellent advice.

[@gabrielortiz4921]

such a great review! looking at a 2008 with 46K miles.

[@untuchaball9611]

Very informative. Can you do one for the Mercedes CLK?

[@allroundercb2329]

Thanks for your efforts

[@phil955i]

1st gen still the best looking IMO, they got progressively insipid in later generations, losing the impact the first one had. The cam cover gaskets can leak on the 5.0 V8 BTW, so check that if you're looking at one.

[@westwillinglywastedentity7363]

Can't withstand new gen CLS. They ruined such a beautiful model by changing it instead of improving it.

[@phil955i]

@@westwillinglywastedentity7363 yep the latest one looks like a Vauxhall Insignia from the rear lol

[@jonboy9912]

I have owned one of these for 6 years - its a 2007 320 CDI. It goes like a freight train and cruises well. The straight line performance is nothing short of awesome but I have recorded 48 mpg taking it carefully on long journeys. The build quality is really high and the MK 1 styling is superb and looks a lot better than the Mk 2. In 6 years the car has been remarkably reliable. I have the standard suspension and it is too hard for me and the car is so low it only just scrapes over speed humps and crashes over pot holes - I guess that is the price for the sexy looks. I had to replace the 3rd brake light which is built into the rear parcel shelf so not only did I have to pay £115 for the LCD strip light I also had to shell out £200 in labour to strip out the whole back seat, C pillars and the parcel shelf because there was no other way to replace the light - bad design when a plastic access panel would have been easy to build in. I also had to strip the passenger door panel to reattach the window motor and that was a rotten job without the special tools. However apart from that the car is a beauty, well built, powered, reliable and a real looker!

[@chidoriz585]

Do you have it in automatic transmission? I Wonder it it has reliable one

[@sargisparunakyan6109]

Hi i would like to know if it is worth to buy cls 350 in 2008-2010 with good condition? I mean does not it too old to buy now?Would not that be car with common issues?As i understood you have owned that car started at 2012 when that car actually was 5 years old. But what if i would like to buy know when old cls's in best case is 9 year old(2010 production).Would you overall recommend to buy it?

[@haus_of_wisdom]

​@@sargisparunakyan6109 too old now? Its 2023 and I am planning on buying one from a friend. It has 174,000 miles

[@kittypigeonclueless5566]

Hello! I've watched your videos on several cars and have found them to be quite useful. I thank you so much for your useful, free, information...I can't stress to everyone how amazing free information is but y'all should pay attention to people like this fellow who'se giving it. I just purchased the cls55 amg and it's a monster. She's old, she's in really good shape cosmetically but she needs a little work and that's ok. It's not every day you can buy a corvette, porsche, and ferrari killer for under $10,000. Keep up the good work and God Bless! Nasdarovia!

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

Thanks! The CLS 55 AMG is definitely an amazing car, take good care of it and drive it like it meant to be driven - so drive it like you stole it! (but only after you warmed up the engine of course :D )

[@Ismayil-777]

Cls550 2009 I have one and it’s a great car if u are thinking of buying I recommend 100% fast and comfortable, and if u really want the fancy apple play u can add it on the care is made so ahead of its time

[@samobossi3687]

I am also really interested about A&B class. Can you make a video of both of them? Keep doing this great work!

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

A class and B class, ok, you can expect those videos in the near future

[@mazariego16]

different car review nice Russian accent 👍

[@dimitrioskerfelekidis4906]

I have a cls v8 and a little bit issues with the airmatic. The airmatic is a very Nice System you have an excellent comfort But It is very expensive if you have issues with that. After 10 up to 15 years you should change the dampers because they are much more delicate than the normal dampers. The engine and generelly the car is awesome

[@andreazo2]

Got 2006 320 CDI. What a lovely drive!!! Too bad I have approached 2 issues. First was ESP malfunction which disabled cruise control and abs. Nice gentleman provided solution on KZbin as well as price calculation. Mercedes dealer 300£ and couple of hours vs myself - 5min job and "Brakes light switch" replacement that cost under 8£ to buy in shop --> solved easily Second is recently developed --> jerking while hard acceleration. That same gentleman advised me that Mercedes dealership identified issue as some electrical component which is being damaged by oil leakage. Service cost apparently 1500£, I wish to identify that part myself as that money it's nearly a half of the current value of this car. Obviously I will not pay that much for this repair especially that that gentleman said it solved problem for less than 4 years.... It looks like cars are being affected just after 120k mileage. Talking about 3.0dci engine. My car is 123k and 2006. No issue if only cruising, so you could live with this for a while.... Otherwise I am in love with the way this car delivers. I don't like to get out of it. Sometimes I just drive around without a reason, only for the pleasure of driving.

[@AUVIBENCHETRIT]

Bought one about 2 years ago (280 petrol)... This car is magic. Switched twice since. Audis (A6 and Q3) but this car got my heart. Looking forward to get it back. I might go for a 2010 350 grand édition if I find something Interesting on the market

[@Spiritualmachinegun]

Audi 😂😂😂 Thats an overpriced vw and you know it. Mercedes is class and luxury.

[@ahmadtalsaadi]

That was helpful, thanx mate. Unfortunately I haven’t the chance to see your video before buying my 2006 CLS 320 cdi!! All points you mentioned are true, my car has only 52k miles and I bought as a 2nd car. Yes it is not cheap to run so I am preparing myself for these points u mentioned. Frankly it worth it :)

[@Shari_Tejp]

Honestly bro you shouldn't expect major and expensive problems with that diesel model... Just regular diesel stuff

[@bbzz3157]

@@Shari_Tejp for real the diesel is like a tank.. it runs and runs even after 300.000km

[@jamesmrichardson4708]

Helpful video; I have the 2008 5.5 liter, 7 speed-transition with around 95k miles. I've had window regulators replaced, some light front end work, but the worse yet is the windscreen leaking without me knowing and then the sun baked the leather dash curling up the driver's corner (heart breaking). I've loved every day of owning this car, it looks fantastic even 11 years after, is quick and with the Designo interior it's unique. I'd buy another without hesitation.

[@northstar007.]

I have 320 2007! Im super happy!

[@zobaiden]

Thank you, my fav car :)

[@rscosworthfan]

i have a cls 350 petrol 3.5 v6 engine its very quick.. btw the 55 for those arguing had a five speed auto box they couldnt put the 7 speed one in as that engine would just rip it apart

[@omg.2tsx_alex593]

rscosworthfan how reliable is the 7speed compared to 5speed of AMG?

[@antonr.4923]

rscosworthfan cls500 and 550 both have the 7 speed auto...

[@joshpickles9022]

@@omg.2tsx_alex593 not very reliable.

[@Idkwhatosay584]

I have that car exactly the same with a black outside and cream interior

[@rscosworthfan]

@@antonr.4923 the 55 didnt

[@atos.nympha3451]

I love the design very much

[@greyarea7714]

Owner of one for 7 years and loved it until last week when the timing chain mechanism failed and now looking at a £2500-3000 bill at less than 100000 miles and very well looked after !

[@greyarea7714]

@@AbuYusra22 it was 2005, I ended up selling it for parts for £500 gutted but life goes on lol

[@greyarea7714]

@@DennisBonich yes it was a 2005 petrol cls350 V6 I reluctantly let it go for parts

[@rithvika2073]

Nice video.

[@nakre15]

On Mercedes e-vcass there is the SBC braking system untill faclift 2007.. so i would assume they removed it later on the Cls 1 gen to.

[@siyahbeyaz7968]

Thank for video

[@sputnik8407]

So is the v8 550 ok for the year 2008 ?? Or does it have to be 09?? Thank you !!

[@furiouswolf777voodoo4]

I own 2008 cls550 ...I get nice car all the time ...2024...❤

[@IceMan-il7dx]

I've a 2nd gen CLK but I nearly bought a CLS. Look amazing in 2019. Maybe when the boy grows I'll search a newer one!

[@stephens9566]

Really this could be any car on the market.

[@aysadcabuk]

Can you also add the real fuel consumption ( lt / 100 km ) information of the cars please? Like the most popular model of the cls family ( cls 320 cdi ) thank you very much

[@mrzaza3620]

Thanks so much I appreciate this video I've been looking for a benz to buy and fell in love with the cls500. The ones that I like more and happen to fit into my budget are the 06 and 07s. Because of the car being so old I'm scared to buy it. So I did some research to find out the cls is more reliable than alot of the benz classes and not as expensive for maintenance because of that. And also pack more HP where I stay people drive very aggressive so it's needed. I will definitely use this as my strategy when I go inspect and test. The one I'm looking at currently is an 06 Silver/Black Cls500 with 74k miles and it had some maintenance issues thats been fixed

[@kevinbruhh3009]

Did you buy the car And is so was it any good?

[@mmolokisolomon4027]

hello sir mine is a diesel engine and it has engine light on,it can take off nicely when cold but will pick when you over take then after that just dont accelerate when you press the accelerator padle

[@jorgevallecillo17]

Muy buenos tus Aportes informativos sobre Marcas y Modelos. Tu no quieres vendernos algún Automóvil, por eso estás en absoluta y permanente Libertad, de decir y señalar "lo bueno y lo malo" de cada modelo, y eso, solo puede ser bueno para Nosotros. Antes de comprar, es una Necesidad pasar por aqui, así se disminuye la Posibilidad de Sorpresas en el Futuro.

[@antoniospvy]

Where is the auxiliary battery in the 2008 model cls550

[@__hannibaalbarca__]

i will buy used one, so please which a good year for cls 350 320 diesel

[@atos.nympha3451]

I want the diesel version of this type

[@HJ-anime2023]

I have this one CGI,great car

[@Jay-sd6fs]

It's still a great looking car and powerfu for unde 10K. It's great summer car, definitely not a daily, a V8 engine in 2022? Its something you wanna keep clean polished and left in a garage in winter. I like mines modified tho, some aftermarket parts to give it a little facelift

[@ghassanrached3880]

I have a cls 55amg,,too many issues and problems,,be prepared for huge service bills but still like the performance

[@or6144]

Dang! I'm seriously looking to get one right now.

[@villaalmhill2039]

Thank you

[@Torres733]

So is it worth to buy a CLS500 5,0 from 2005. Is there some problems/issues i had to be aware of ?

[@itzsultan3157]

Would you recommended getting one with 65k Km for 25,000 AED or one with 250k Km for 15,000 AED

[@AlastorTheNPDemon]

We have a 2007 CLS 63 AMG. It's. Perfect.

[@hier_konnte_ihre_werbung_s2166]

The Naked Argonian we do too😃 but ours is from 2009

[@ek07305]

SumatumPVP Guys how reliable are those? what has broken so far that was expensive to repair. I'm looking to buy a CLS63 2009 because of face-lift.

[@mr.zamr.z6839]

Im considering to buy one too from 2009 and performance package so it would help me too

[@doublesdsds9937]

e K im wondering the same

[@ComeJesusChrist]

I’ve had a 2003 E320CDI estate, which is pretty much the same chassis as this with the straight six Diesel engine before the V6. I remember when the CLS came out and I loved them as soon as I saw the shape and the refinement. If I wanted a saloon, I wouldn’t bother with anything other than either these, an A8 or an XJ. Anything below would be just a disappointment and May as well, could go for an estate or 5dr version.

[@Jan_Tenev]

So which year is the best one?

[@King-tr9wk]

Hey can u do a car buying tip for Mercedes cls w218 (newer gen)?

[@andrewevans6765]

Have owned a CLS320CDI For 7 years, replaced Front Electric Window Regulators, Front and Rear Springs as they Do snap, especially with UK roads being so bad,newmerous front ball Joints, Be sure to check the insides of the Standard Alloy Wheels for cracking and Bad Repairs like mine had, common problem but if they are repaired properly no issues otherwise hassle with Wheel Balance,1 injector and relay replaced, These are the common issues,Don,t let these put you off buying this car, fantastic to drive, handles ok,fast enough and good economy easy 40+mpg on Motorway.Bought the car with 35,000 miles on it and its done 78,000 now, still love it!!

[@andrewevans6765]

Forgot to add,prone to inside tyre wear on front,proper set up and aftermarket Camber Bolts cure this from 8000 mile tyres shot to 20000 normal tyre wear. Its a big heavy car remember.

[@NaNa-wj8tw]

Andrew can you give an estimate of normal steady driving MPG non motorway? Thanks

[@andrewevans6765]

@@NaNa-wj8tw 33-37MPG EASY.

[@Titanic19127]

How reliable are the CLS 63 AMGs? Engine wise?

[@armenway]

Debating between MBZ cls500 or Lexus is300 - both 2004 and 115k ml. Any experts advise?

[@PaulBalanescu]

The way you say 'howeverˋ makes me lose it LOL

[@alberto331439]

Hello guy i have a mercedes benz cls 320 cdi 2005 the car is now 35,000 km long. it was stopped for more than 1 year, without starting the engine. currently, when turning it on the car releases from the exhaust, a white smoke, thick and in a flash of some hiccups. please tell me what are the possible causes?

[@isaaclam6807]

How to install. DRL on 2001-S500 ?

[@Peterballa113]

I've heard that the 5 speed transmission is the preferable one (722.6), since it's the best what Mercedes ever had.

[@Doctor-Fate]

The 5G was only placed in 55 AMG models, all others + the 63 used the 7G. The 55 uses a supercharger and has a lot of torque that only the 5G can hold. On the next model the 63 they lowered the Torque and placed the 7G.

[@christorres9019]

Great help to me thank u

[@gentiandreamer7944]

hello boys ! worth it to buy cls 320 224 hp ,2008 model or cls 350 272 hp 2005 model in 2018?

[@ryanreavis3526]

I bought my 2007 cls 550 with a bad rear air spring, and after changing out both air springs and engine and transmission mounts I can barely tell that the car is running and it was smooth as could be for a couple months. Also one of the fastest cars I've ever owned. Currently my cooling fan is running at high-speed almost all the time, and the suspension is feeling a little bumpy and I'm not sure why.it is a bit expensive to fix but if you have a good mechanic that doesn't overcharge you I think the car is worth repairing. Such an amazing car

[@mosakookasom9941]

I buy used CLS 350 . Modified to sport hacback sport car .

[@musawenkosi3799]

Someone please explain why some have 1 horizontal bar on the grill and some have 2 or 3?

[@-GRHD-]

My esp is off but I find it fun going sideways all the time 😂 2007 320 diesel, great car and loads of power once remapped.

[@bdewarrior5]

I love this video because I own this particular model car the 2006 cls500 I like how this guy tells the truth and he doesn't sugarcoat shit best review and video I've seen pertaining to this particular car if somebody could tell me please let me know what is the best Mercedes Class vehicle that has the lease maintenance problems one of the main reasons I love this vehicle is because I'm 6 ft 4in and it gives me plenty of room I just want another model (used ) that I can depend on and be comfortable driving thank you also I don't mind you telling me about the pros and cons of owning an AMG other than going broke thanks family

[@impact0r]

Now, go read up on what "punctuation" means and you might understand why without it, your post above is not really possible to be understood.

[@HuffMcGruff1]

I'm considering getting a 2006 CLS500. How long have you had it and how is your experience with it so far?

[@diamondsharkentertainment7327]

E class is the most reliable. There bulletproof

[@impact0r]

@@diamondsharkentertainment7327- There? Where?

[@baileybuster2119]

impact0r Go and educate yourself on dependent , independent , and coordinating conjunctions.... or just bury your idiotic head in dog shit.

[@damienwood1414]

I have a 320cdi at 148000 miles. no issues at all other than parking sensors. had the gearbox oil changed at 137000.

[@schoumv6]

girbox failure often. geometry of wheels need regular checking if driven on bumpy roads 320 cdi turbo problems leaking injectors squeky brembo brakes

[@bilguutei4207]

I love cls ❤

[@TheRohit0003]

Hi, thanks for the video. How about the 2008-09 cls63 amg engine? Are they having any issues like the v6? Also, do they have any computer reliability probs like the early models?

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

The CLS63 AMG engine doesn't have the balance shaft issue-like in the V6 engines, however it's an high performance engine, so if the previous owner didn't treated it right then stay away. But this AMG engine can have problems with the oil consumption, worn camshafts and valve lifters, sometimes even the coolant can get into the oil-which is a really bad scenario, in this case the oil level is high. The engine should be really smooth, with smooth idle, without strange rattling/clattering noises on idle and at start up. You should also use only high quality fuel.

[@TheRohit0003]

Thanks alot for the brief explanation :) Will definitely look for any issues as u mentioned !

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

Early engines has head bolts failure! Very expensive repair.

[@mazinalansari88]

hi thanks a lot for videos. which u recommend more 2009 cls500 or 2005 s500

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

from those two cars I would choose the 2009 CLS500

[@atos.nympha3451]

مازن الانصاري I will want the the 2009 diesel type

[@farhenheit628of1200]

I want one!

[@tehdreamer]

Just bought 2009 CLS 320 CDI, airmatics, 19inch AMG alloys, remapped to stage 1 giving 260bhp, only 64k miles. Real fast acceleration for me. Mpg about 30 town and motorway so far... Not the best.

[@wisdomwaklatsi9464]

I want to get one 2010 model of the CLS And am in ghana

[@DeviousJoker93]

I found a 2006 CLS55 AMG with VERY low mileage, however its been sitting outside in N.Y. for the last 5 years. I'm interested in buying it as it's my favorite car, but I'm not sure what I should check for or expect. I would get it to a mechanic before purchasing, but what should I expect/look for?

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

Some things to look for: -The engine should be really smooth, with smooth idle, without strange rattling/clattering noises on idle and at start up -The car should ride smoothly without some vibrations or strange clunking, rattling, squeaking noises from the suspension, it's good to open the windows and listen for these noises at lower speed on bad quality roads too -check the paintjob-it should look the same on all the body panels -test all the electronics, check for water leaks/moisture in the interior -the oil and the coolant should be topped up -check the brake fluid as well - it should be bright yellow, if it's dark then it was not changed for a long time -test the brakes, the car should brake smoothly whitout changing direction, shuddering or strange sounds also buying a car which was sitting for a long time is not always the best idea becuase some of the malfunctions can pop up later, and of course it's good to have an independent specialist who can repair the car for a reasonable price

[@DeviousJoker93]

different car review thank you for taking the time to respond. You're the best.

[@MBZS500]

Did you buy the car? If so, any issues with it?

[@Jojoie]

Have had my 55 amg for years now, check for fuel leaks, the top of the tank leaks, and there is an extended warranty at MB so you shouldn't have to pay, i didn't. Also check the flex disc

[@Treassurehunter92]

Can you make video for the Mercedes-Benz CLK 2002-2009?

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

yes

[@impact0r]

Are you going to? You said "yes" over a year ago.

[@civilengineer875]

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[@michelleboatright6314]

I just bought a 2006 cls500 85,550 miles. I live in Houston and we just had a major storm. I feared high water so I raised the air suspension and parked it and went to bed. Now today I can not get the car air suspension to go back down .. I did not get a manual with the car .. so can you please tell me how to do it .. thank you

[@FinleyESB]

Michelle Boatright as soon as you lock the car the suspension will go down no matter what settings you have it in. Either, comfort, sport 1 or 2, or fully raised. I have never heard of airmatic getting stuck up in the air. Usually it drops to the floor when the compressor fails. You should hear a hissing sound when you turn the cat off and lock the doors. That is the airbags releasing the air

[@FinleyESB]

Michelle Boatright and the button to the left of the ride height button is to raise the car to its highest position. The same button drops it back to the position it was in before

[@EndlzWaltz]

I’m thinking of buying a used 2007 Cls550 AMG .. does anyone have any advice or suggestions/tips? It has 134,000 miles and no major problems recorded to carfax. Thank you to anyone who helps :)

[@phil955i]

They didn't do a 550 AMG. Did you mean the 55?

[@Sam-jz9ne]

Amazing car may be one of the best cars ever built by merceds However pay attention to the timing chain as i lost my engine when my timing chain broke wile driving it 350 petrol 2008 195k on the clock

[@kevinbruhh3009]

Do you still have the car and is it still running, also has it been reliable?

[@CHLM98]

What should I check on 2007 cls 350 cgi with 80 000km? Car is my family members so the mileage is correct. All services so far within last 13 years have been done in official mercedes dealership

[@or6144]

Hi I noticed you posted like 3 months ago any advice? I'm looking into buying one right now a silver one.

[@CHLM98]

PR hey not much advice so far but i can tell that be sure to check airmatic (if it has), this is very expensive to replace (the pillows or pads or how u call them), then the engine isnt that bulletproof aswell (like the 5.0 m113 on pre facelift series, which i have right now on my clk). Also check all the electronics (buttons etc) and especially the window airlock function

[@or6144]

@@CHLM98 Thanks Chris! If the engine is gonna be a problem ain't worth. Yes I agree a M113 will be a lot more reliable I've friends with it on their W210s and CLK like yours. I suppose I'll go back to looking for an R129 500SL.

[@kaymac730]

How do you tell which model has air suspension and which has normal spring suspension?

[@benjaminchibamba2869]

Below the gear selector there's an icon with a spring that's for a air suspension,if it doesn't have the icon it's standard. Most v6 engines have standard suspension unless customer specifically ordered air suspension and most v8 came with air suspension as standard

[@kaymac730]

Thanks a lot mate 👍🏽

[@mehmetcan7488]

could you do the 09 to '15 mercedes e class?

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

yes, in the near future

[@diyaaashkar1752]

Hopefully when I buy one it stays with me for a long time

[@starmcclellan7651]

What should I do?

[@mosakookasom9941]

Don't forget to buy user A6 year 2010 . Aundi A6 and CLS 350 Value for money. This 2 car the best compare new car event new Honda civic 2020

[@starmcclellan7651]

Hi I have a 2007 cls 550 the shop says my engine is low it’s 90 percent but should be 120 so should I do?

[@DashCamSerbia]

You mean compression is low, 90 psi? Could be that the chain is streached. Or the piston rings are worn or cloged, or the pistons and cylinder walls are warn. Or the valves are bent.

[@lisadespirito5630]

I have a 2006 cls500 while driving the power steering started to not work, then the message board showed, in red, a battery. Message stated; go to workshop. The temperature light went on and temperature raised rapidly. I parked the car for an hour then started to drive home. I had no power steering, and the battery showed on message board saying check battery/alternator. Check engine light was on too. About 10 minutes from home the temperature went up, again rapidly. Brakes started failing and I could not accelerate. I made it 1/2 way in the driveway. Any suggestions? Also is one of the pulleys ( round wheel that the belt goes around) suppose to be loose?

[@StudioMargalima]

Must say i am not a car technician and most certainly not a Merc one, but the acceleration issue sounds like your engine is in emergency run mode. That's normally not good news. I wonder how things go by now though?

[@lz5725]

Most likely you found the problem already but my guess would be something with the powersteering belt which also runs the coolant pump and altenator (charger). When it brakes you lose powersteering, the car will show in red battery failure warning and the tempatures will rise if you continue driving. And no, pulleys should not be mooving.

[@francoorozco3662]

How's the reliability on the CLS63 version? I'm being offered a 2006 Mercedes CLS63 for $20K here in Texas with 47,000 miles

[@NONAMEGTAV]

0 0 its expensive , those cars are not worth more than 12k., check them out in cargurus.com

[@user-ix3fd5vx5t]

So you have to buy sonata

[@jamespatterson4236]

Have one 2006 with 75000 mile low beams burn really dim