Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 4,116 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 1997 and 2010.
The RDW lists 5 recalls for this model; 7.5% of registered cars still have an open recall.
6% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
Check a specific Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class
Free: APK expiry, insurance, open recall and odometer verdict. The full report adds every APK inspection with its defects.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 4,116 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 7.5% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 6% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 1997 to 2010 |
All Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-27 | bodywork | serious | 2,158 |
| 2022-06-08 | other | – | 2 |
| 2021-04-14 | windows and wipers | serious | 39 |
| 2020-05-11 | electrical system | – | 4,274 |
| 2020-03-19 | windows and wipers | serious | 4,796 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
Does the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 5 recalls. 7.5% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Mercedes-Benz models
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Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.