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
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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?
Subscribed and love the channel. Would you recommend someone purchasing the CLS in the video in 2020?
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.
Please
I think we can all agree this a damn nice looking car. It looks classy and sporty at the same time
Looks like a Ford taurus
Huh, I might give you my glasses if you need. Are your eyes alright
@@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
@@ormand3000 it’s a lot nice than that piece of junk mate
@@ormand3000 😂that’s comedy
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.
yes we replaced the window regulators too thats all thats gone wrong with ours oh and 1 suspension spring
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!
I have to agree it’s a very good car other then the airmatic suspension
I own one of these from 2008 with the cream interior aswell and still own it today !!
Did you know anything about the engine/balance shaft issues before buying??
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.
Which year is your car?
Yes, what year? I'm looking into purchasing one.
Our diesel 320 has got 300 hp
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
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.
Can't withstand new gen CLS. They ruined such a beautiful model by changing it instead of improving it.
@@westwillinglywastedentity7363 yep the latest one looks like a Vauxhall Insignia from the rear lol
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!
Do you have it in automatic transmission? I Wonder it it has reliable one
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?
@@sargisparunakyan6109 too old now? Its 2023 and I am planning on buying one from a friend. It has 174,000 miles
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
rscosworthfan how reliable is the 7speed compared to 5speed of AMG?
rscosworthfan cls500 and 550 both have the 7 speed auto...
@@omg.2tsx_alex593 not very reliable.
I have that car exactly the same with a black outside and cream interior
@@antonr.4923 the 55 didnt
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 !
I own 2008 cls550 ...I get nice car all the time ...2024...❤
I want the diesel version of this type
So is the v8 550 ok for the year 2008 ?? Or does it have to be 09?? Thank you !!
We have a 2007 CLS 63 AMG.
It's. Perfect.
The Naked Argonian we do too😃 but ours is from 2009
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.
Im considering to buy one too from 2009 and performance package so it would help me too
e K im wondering the same
not into cars but wow this is one of the best car reviews which I have seen! No BS just straight to the point
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 :)
Honestly bro you shouldn't expect major and expensive problems with that diesel model... Just regular diesel stuff
@@Shari_Tejp for real the diesel is like a tank.. it runs and runs even after 300.000km
Still a good looking car 15 years on. The one that followed was hideous IMO
you mean the last/current one with the unbearable rear-end i'm sure. i think the design matured a little with the 2nd gen and then corporate salesmen took over in 3rd gen
@@thecynicalafro160 yes I'm warming a little to the 2nd gen, trouble is I can't get past those hideous huge rear lamp clusters (imo of course). The front end is a bit anonymous too. I do like the side profile though with the muscular rear haunches. Yes the latest gen back end looks the same as a Vauxhall Insignia's lol.
@@phil955i even better executed on the insignia. i'm just noticing now lol
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
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
Wonderful and really knowledgeable video! Gave a thumbs up and Subscribed!
I want to get one 2010 model of the CLS
And am in ghana
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 :)
They didn't do a 550 AMG. Did you mean the 55?
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!
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 )
such a great review! looking at a 2008 with 46K miles.
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
This review was so detailed… exactly what I was searching for. You earned a sub❤️
girbox failure often.
geometry of wheels need regular checking if driven on bumpy roads
320 cdi turbo problems leaking injectors
squeky brembo brakes
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
Audi 😂😂😂
Thats an overpriced vw and you know it.
Mercedes is class and luxury.
I have a cls 55amg,,too many issues and problems,,be prepared for huge service bills but still like the performance
Dang! I'm seriously looking to get one right now.
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
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.
I'm considering getting a 2006 CLS500. How long have you had it and how is your experience with it so far?
E class is the most reliable. There bulletproof
@@diamondsharkentertainment7327- There? Where?
impact0r Go and educate yourself on dependent , independent , and coordinating conjunctions.... or just bury your idiotic head in dog shit.
Great quick review and lots of info. Thanks!!
issue with Mercedes is every little thing is $$$$$
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
I've heard that the 5 speed transmission is the preferable one (722.6), since it's the best what Mercedes ever had.
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.
Someone please explain why some have 1 horizontal bar on the grill and some have 2 or 3?
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 !
@@AbuYusra22 it was 2005, I ended up selling it for parts for £500
gutted but life goes on lol
@Angelo Guzman yes it was a 2005 petrol cls350 V6 I reluctantly let it go for parts
Is still a good choice to buy in 2019?
Sure
What about maintaining cost?
@@zaliabalta4613 if you have to ask then it's to exspendsive fir you
Zalia/Balta brangios detales bananu geriau e klase 2006 metu
@@FvZz1623 tokiu metu E jau moraliskai pasene biski
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
Do you still have the car and is it still running, also has it been reliable?
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 TH-cam 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.
Wat the fuck is a cupe?lmao
AMG has no cup holders
Is this some kind of American complaint I am too European to understand?
@@d-phoenix2198 Do people not drink liquids in Europe?
@@kkonabill95 I just never had to have a cup and drink something like coke or Pepsi
or whatever. We usually get water bottles which we toss anywhere in the car. Even in the case of coffee they give out those carton cup holder thingies which you van place in your car if you want it that much.
I am also really interested about A&B class. Can you make a video of both of them?
Keep doing this great work!
A class and B class, ok, you can expect those videos in the near future
different car review nice Russian accent 👍
I don't know but this review just gave a really shit image of this car. Don't give a fuck imma buy one in two years
It's pretty much the E-class with different body styling. So the "common" problems are well known and documented, hence there are tons of E-classes around there. I'd only be worried about the balance gear worn in V6 (and also some early V8) and the 7-speed gearbox. Windows may fail but they are not that expensive to repair. Even the SBC-unit can be maintained/repaired with reasonable cost. I have owned one for 4 years now and only problems were I've had were water pump and had to replace front airmatic struts.
I love the design very much
my air suspension drops if the car sits for a week
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.
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!
Would you recommended getting one with 65k Km for 25,000 AED or one with 250k Km for 15,000 AED
7000$ 2006 cls 500 140xxx miles should I buy this car ???????? Thanks
Well, the year, and the mileage is all right, but the price is quite low (at least compared to the prices in Europe) which is usually not a good sign. However it all depends on the actual condition of the car and the regular maintance history.
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.
Thank you, my fav car :)
It's a C219, not a W219. Mercedes uses W for wagons (sedans), S for station wagons, C for coupes, A for Cabrios and so on
@Angelo Guzman Mercedes classified it as a coupe
@Angelo Guzman my opinion too, but the fact that Mercedes called it c219 instead of w219 proves that at least in their classification it's a coupe
I saw a 2007 model Japan spec cls 350 67,000 Km driven and price is 26,000 dihrams around 7000 dollars
Brilliant video my man . Very useful
Where its the cls 63 amg? ☹
ioan hodinescu grow up
So which year is the best one?
I know its almost impossible for a Hungarian...but please don't forget there are cars that are not made by German brands
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.
i will buy used one, so please which a good year for cls 350 320 diesel
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!!
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.
Andrew can you give an estimate of normal steady driving MPG non motorway? Thanks
@@NaNa-wj8tw 33-37MPG EASY.
I think Mercedes copied the design from the Australian Ford AU Falcon 🤣
Don’t. I had 2. Cls55 and cls63 just don’t. They are nice cars don’t get me wrong but holy shit they have so much problems.
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
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
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
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?
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.
7GTRONIC CLS 320 how can I spot the problem?
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
How reliable are the CLS 63 AMGs? Engine wise?
Where is the auxiliary battery in the 2008 model cls550
Very nice review, lots of useful facts.
I buy used CLS 350 . Modified to sport hacback sport car .
Have one 2006 with 75000 mile low beams burn really dim
Hopefully when I buy one it stays with me for a long time
Very informative.
Can you do one for the Mercedes CLK?
So is it worth to buy a CLS500 5,0 from 2005. Is there some problems/issues i had to be aware of ?
Debating between MBZ cls500 or Lexus is300 - both 2004 and 115k ml. Any experts advise?
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.
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
How to install. DRL on 2001-S500 ?
Thanks for the video, it's very useful!
really sexy car
Really this could be any car on the market.
The way you say 'howeverˋ makes me lose it LOL
hello boys ! worth it to buy cls 320 224 hp ,2008 model or cls 350 272 hp 2005 model in 2018?
Can someone explain me the differenz between c219 and w219
Its the same
C is coupe, W is wagon, S is sedan. Most people just say W
@@sk8kongen1 C is coupe, W comes from "German Wagon" in this case it means sedan or saloon. V for stretched wheelbase (aka. Lang, mostly just S-classes), R is Roadster, S is Stationwagon..
so basically he is saying: BUY FUCKING V8
YEAHHHHHHHH
That's what I did 4 years ago. Took the one with the kompressor, because why not? Engine sounds so amazing.
This was exactly waht I was looking for! thank you so much!
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?
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.
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I have 320 2007! Im super happy!
Can you make video for the Mercedes-Benz CLK 2002-2009?
yes
Are you going to? You said "yes" over a year ago.
Looks great but it's a money pit. I know first hand
What model have you got & what problems did you have?
phil955i I have a 2006 CLS 500 and I had to replace the air suspension 2500. The starter was about 600 the fuel pump was about 900. then the visit workshop light comes on with a reduced brake light. this was a brake accumulator 1300. Then also I had a issue with the water pump, power steering pump and valve cover gaskets. and this was a span of 2yrs and was driven around 15 to 20,000 miles. I loved my car but now I drive the Lexus ls 460. drove it 15,000 miles with just oil change and brake pads.
@@MrDon-jj1cn thanks for the reply. At what sort of mileage were these problems? I've just bought a 2006 CLS500 with 55,000 miles here in the UK. I've already had the cam cover gaskets replaced, it was picked up by the pre-purchase inspection.
phil955i This happened around 75,000 miles. Also the vehicle constantly had oil leaks. Besides the valve cover gasket there was at least two other areas around the engine that leaked. This was front the front of the engine. However I had no transmission issues
@@MrDon-jj1cn thanks again for the reply. That is a bit of a worry, we'll see how it goes.
Which one is more reliable Diesel OR Petrol-gasoline
the petrol V8 in the CLS 500 with the M113 engine code made to 2006 is the most reliable, the CLS55 AMG has a reliable engine as well, but if you are using the car on longer journeys then you can choose a diesel engine too but try to find a properly maintained not abused car
@@differentcarreview-dcr ok thank you
@@differentcarreview-dcr Hi Sir. In your opinion assuming both units are in good condition which would be a good car to have a 2006 AMG CLS 55, a 2006 CLS 350? Yes I'm aware one car is a V8 uses AMG parts but which is a more reliable car? Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the matter.
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
Proceeding with getting a reasonable mid mileage 2006 example. Thanks for the vid, helps me to focus on the next part of project.
Be aware of the SBC system, not too friendly
So you have to buy sonata
Thank for video
What should I do?
Great video thank you sir!
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?
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?
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.
These seem very reliable from what i can find on the internet can people confirm this?
Did you buy it? Diesel engines are kinda reliable but electronics brake down, frameless windows , etc