Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Coupe 97-

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  • Economy

    Costs

    4 out of 5 4.0

    M-B service costs are actually reasonable. Average 24mpg.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Not as sporty as it looks. Not a driver's car; steering lacks certainty and response. Good motorway car.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent engine and performance.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Many, many gearbox problems including 2 breakdowns.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Unless you are on the hard shoulder!

  • Security and Service

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Never solve the problem on the first visit, nor 2nd, nor 3rd, nor 4th!

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Rattles, alarm, and electric windows problems (still trying to resolve most of these).

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No