At a glance

Reported mileage52,256 mi

LocationCa, USA

ColorBlack

Last listed price$14,000

Open recallsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Mercedes-benz

Model

CL-Class

Year

2005

Trim

CL500

Body style

Coupe

Vehicle type

PASSENGER CAR

Engine

5.0L 8-cyl 302 hp

Cylinders

8

Fuel type

Gasoline

Doors

2

Assembly plant

SINDELFINGEN, GERMANY

Manufacturer

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS

What's a 2005 Mercedes-benz CL-Class worth?

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Low

$5,100

Typical price

$14,619

High

$25,995

Most 2005 Mercedes-benz CL-Class listings fall between $5,100 and $25,995, from 5 comparable cars.

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Safety recalls None found

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Mercedes-benz CL-Class, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

Suspension 4 reports

🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1 report

🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Equipment Adaptive/mobility 1 report

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Service Brakes 1 report

🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 5

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2005 Mercedes-benz CL-Class.

SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL IS OFF TERRIBLY. THE FRONT LEFT AND BACK RIGHT SIDES OF MY CAR SAG SO LOW BUT THE OPPOSITE SIDES DON'T. THIS CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT ETC.. *TR

NHTSA ODI #11326261

EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY,SERVICE BRAKES

THE SBC PUMP STOP WORKING CAUSING THE BRAKES TO NOT WORK THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS DEFECT IN THERE DESIGN AND I COULD SEE IF CAUSING AN ACCIDENT AND INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURING KNEW THIS WAS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN AND HAD OFFERED AN 10 YEAR WARRANTY BUT I FEEL IT SHOULD BE REPLACED ON ALL CARS THAT HAVE AN SBC PUMP, I WAS TRAVELING 65 MPH ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I HA…

NHTSA ODI #10713566

SUSPENSION

ABC - ACTIVE BODY CONTROL - SYSTEM IS A CONTINUOUS RISK TO ALL MBENZ OWNERS. ALL DISCUSSION BOARDS, OWNER'S FORUMS, ETC. WILL LIST THE VARIOUS TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS WITH THE SUSPENSION DOING ANY NUMBER OF ACTIONS FROM COMPLETELY LOWERING THE CAR TO THE BUMP-STOPS TO ELIMINATING ALL SUSPENSION DAMPENING WHICH IS WHAT HAPPENED TO MY CAR WHILE DRIVING. THE …

NHTSA ODI #10358237

SUSPENSION

DRIVING MY MERCEDES CL55 AMG, HEARD A POP SOUND GOT OUT LOOKED AROUND SAW NOTHING ARRIVED HOME PARKED AUTO OVERNIGHT NEXT MORNING A LARGE LEAK WHICH APPEARED TO BE SOME TYPE OF FLUID UNDER THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED MERCEDES BENZ WAS TOLD RECALL WAS ISSUED BUT NOT FOR MY VIN# OR VEHICLE YEAR. AUTO NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY AND MERCEDES WILL NOT CO…

NHTSA ODI #10289355

SUSPENSION

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES BENZ CL55. WHILE DRIVING HE NOTICED THAT THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT ALSO OBSERVED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THERE WOULD BE A PUDDLE OF FLUID BEHIND IT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC PUMPS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 10/23/09 *BF THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED TH…

NHTSA ODI #10286363