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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
8%of 12 total for the year
Median mileage
133,680miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 133,680 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2005 mercedes benz CLK320. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the brake pedal was applied but the brakes failed to respond. In addition, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the sensotronic brake control needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 133,680.”

NHTSA complaint #10689619, filed 2015-02, 133,680 miles

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200518%
2002213%
199916%

Other parts of the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320

Electrical system
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK320

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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