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1999 Mercedes-Benz Clk-Class Consumer Reviews

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4.4
(208 reviews)
1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
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65%
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23%
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4%
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5%
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3%
88%
Recommend this vehicle
Value
4.4
Performance
4.7
Quality
4.5
Comfort
4.5
Reliability
4.5
Styling
4.7
1999 CLK-Class Overview
Among the 208 owners who provided feedback on the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class for Kelley Blue Book, consumer sentiment is mostly positive, with 88% recommending the vehicle. As a whole, consumers found the vehicle's performance and styling to be its strongest features and value to be its weakest. 135 out of 208 of owners (65% of them) rank the 1999 CLK-Class five out of five stars. Overall, consumers seem aligned in their opinions of the 1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. Is it the right vehicle for for you? Check out Kelley Blue Book's consumer reviews and see for yourself.
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The vehicle has an elegant and timeless design, powerful engine, smooth handling, and comfortable interior. Customers appreciate the value, noting they were able to purchase a well-maintained, low-mileage used model at a reasonable price. However, some have reported maintenance and repair issues, particularly with the electrical systems and electronic components, which can be costly. Despite these concerns, the majority of owners feel the strengths outweigh the drawbacks and would recommend the vehicle or consider purchasing another.
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Positive Review

"BEAUTIFUL CAR"

I own a CLK 430 and I tell you its overall a beautiful car if your an enthusiast of high performance and styling. Love the V8 power and ESP.But I reccomend this car only if you can afford the maintenance costs($130 oil changes for example). I also had issues with my power seats, temperature guage and display -along with having to replace a bulb somewhere ever so often; trunk, interior light(both), signal, fog light(both), and rear brake light.

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Critical Review

"Worst Lemon Ever!"

I did my research on this car before buying it certified preowned. It was 2yrs old with 18,000 miles. I wish I had time to list all the problems, Motor mounts, lifters, radio, electrical system, cat converter, poor frontend spoiler design....Hate to add up all the bills,

1999 CLK-Class Reviews

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Pa Vic
12/15/2025
Nothing but trouble... Do not buy !
Pros

Fast & good fuel mileage. Looks good.

Cons

Convertible mechanism poorly designed !

I bought one used a few years ago and within a week the transmission and top quit working. Got the transmission fixed but the top is out of the question. Some suggest the top problem could exceed $10,000 with all the hydraulic problems and electrical sensor problems. I can put the top up or down manually but it's NOT easy and usually takes 2 people. In comparison I also had a 1992 Pontiac convertible and the top always worked without failure. The Pontiac was a more reliable vehicle than the Mercedes in my experience. However the Mercedes was much faster and had a better ride than the Pontiac. I'm thinking of junking the MB. ( The salvage yard will give me $50. LOL.)

Value
1.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
1.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
1.0
Styling
5.0
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Ohio Resident
11/9/2022
TOO MANY NAKED MEN
Pros

Naked men

Cons

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ABSOLUTELY TOO MANY BALLS, the car is a shpooing cart and the sstaering is my ring of bannanas i craf5ted in the walmerrt mathriom and not to me3ntion the naked men button instead of the horn it spawns 12 naked men in the backseeat NO AB|PPOPIUATE FOR YONG DRIVERSsss and the trunk contaisnb over 456 dead bodys (crucified) and 78 dead birds stuffed into the glove department (Beaten to death) is npot GOOD AR dont drive!!!111111!! NO LIKEEEIE CAR jack me off please.

Value
1.0
Performance
1.0
Quality
1.0
Comfort
1.0
Reliability
1.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Charlie
10/17/2022
2002 CLK-430, Original owner
Pros

Car is a lot of fun to drive. Has many features.

Cons

Never involved in accident.

Car has been garage kept. Eight cylinder. Has not been driven much over the last two years, due to purchase of an SUV. Need to see to appreciate.

Value
4.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Benzos
9/9/2022
Cool car to own
Pros

Fun to drive, quality at its finest

Cons

Normal quirks for a 20 year old vehicle

Cool car, you can tell it is quality. A few quirks here and there but overall well worth every penny I spent 👍🏻

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Erik
10/29/2021
Best performance. Convertible.
Pros

Yes. Fun to drive. Fast acceleration especially u

Cons

No Cons. So far I will bring it to a mechanic for

Mercedes Benz owned by my Neighbor. In perfect condition. Owned by elderly lady who has not driven it for several years.

Value
3.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Ari
10/12/2021
Best most reliable v8 ever
Pros

Super fast and fun to drive

Cons

Nothing it's perfect

Completely fell in love with this German machine. So quite yet so fast. So beautiful. Such a head turner. Especially the condition I have it in.

Value
5.0
Performance
5.0
Quality
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
5.0
Styling
5.0
Recommends this vehicle
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Shirley
4/21/2021
Original owner, convertible, always garaged, regu
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Pros

Fun to drive convertible

Original owner, always garaged, convertible, regular maintenance, 100,000 miles.

Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Reliability
4.0
Styling
4.0
Recommends this vehicle
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MARK
8/22/2020
GREAT HIGHWAY RIDE AND IN TOWN USE..

FUN CAR ,COMFORTABLE , FIND YOURSELF A RESONABLE PRICE MACHANIC .PLAN ON A FEW THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR UP KEEP .

Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Quality
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Reliability
3.0
Styling
4.0
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