2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Review
Price: $5,999





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Solid chassis, composed ride, comfortable front seats, fast power top operation in Cabriolet.
Cons
- High price, some subpar plastic trim, a few hard-to-use controls.
What’s new
This year the CLK's standard eight-speaker Bose audio system is scrapped in favor of a 10-speaker Harman Kardon unit, while the navigation system is now DVD-based. The 320 model gets upgraded standard wheels, and offers a lighting package with foglights that illuminate with the turn signals, or when the steering wheel is turned. The 500's five-speed automatic is replaced with a new seven-speed unit with steering wheel shift controls. Also, ventilated front seats are now optional. The complimentary scheduled maintenance program has been dropped for 2005.
Edmunds says
A stylish, if expensive, melding of comfort and performance suitable for all but the most serious driving enthusiasts.
For sale near Rockledge, FL
50 listings
- $6,995good price$1,899 below market
- 86,985 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Gator Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (17 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
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Located in Melbourne, FL
Check out this 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class 3.2L. Its Automatic transmission and Gas V6 3.2L/195 engine will keep you going. This Mercedes-Benz CLK-Cl...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (18 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDBTK65G55T053927
Stock: 1629A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-26-2025 - $5,999good price$1,607 below market
- 77,782 miles
- 4 accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 6cyl automatic
- Orlando Auto Plaza (39 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
Close
Located in Orlando, FL
ORLANDO AUTO PLAZA Family-Owned Since 2006 | Trusted by Orlando Drivers Meticulously Inspected Vehicles Every car meets our strict quality standards N...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDBTJ65J15F159188
Stock: 1030
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-26-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Florida
$212/mo for CLK-Class CLK320
CLK-Class CLK320
vs
$156/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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Sobering Realization
3.5 out of 5 starsbizzybee81, 04/01/2013
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK500 2dr Cabriolet (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
After 5 years of ownership, having purchased new, once my extended warranty (5 yr, 100k miles) ended, the sobering realization that major repairs costing more than the car is worth was a wake-up call. I'm being told by the dealer and MBUSA that the 7-speed transmission and torque convertor has to be replaced at a cost of $7k.
With just barely over 130k miles, this first generation tranny … is now defunct. It turns out it was a sealed transmission with no prescribed maintenance schedule to prevent problems. I'm told metal seems to be floating around and it has to be replaced -- at full cost to me! What OEM does that?? Add to that another $8k in other repairs, and $15k!! Last MB I'll ever buy.
Beautiful Car: Horrid Reliablitiy
3.75 out of 5 starsAutooracle, 11/05/2007
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Coupe (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Reliability issues. Climate control: 5 times in the shop for now, and going in now for the 6th. Rough Idle: 4 times. Seat belt motor: 3 times. Driver's seat motor. Rain sensor activating on a dry windshield. Reverse Ttilt for rear view mirror: repaired 4 times. Radio: 2 times. Steer clear. Overall reliability of electrical items is horrid.
What women over 50 think
4.38 out of 5 starsjkp, 09/11/2004
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK55 AMG 2dr Coupe (5.4L 8cyl 5A)
Fun to drive. Great handling with
tight turns. Significant blind spot
with top up but when it's down, what a
rush. The excelleration is exceptional
and the ride is so smooth with higher
speeds. Limited trunk space but can do
overnighters without a problem.
Comfortable even on longer drives.
FIVE YEARS AND HAPPY
4.63 out of 5 starsFIVE YEARS OF FUN, 03/25/2010
2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK320 2dr Cabriolet (3.2L 6cyl 5A)
Bought this car in December 2004 for my wife and we have enjoyed the car a lot. The car has been pretty good as far as problems. If I were thinking of buying a used one I would check the service record of the car and if it did not have a problem history, I would buy one. I have found in driving Mercedes Benz it really depends on if you get one that is made good or one that is a lemon. I … have had both in my 30 years of Mercedes. They are very expensive cars to buy and to maintain but style and good looks and the Mercedes emblem never have come cheap.
2005 CLK-Class Highlights
Coupe
CLK320
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $46,000 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $212/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 10.4 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the CLK-Class include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
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