2006 Mercedes-benz CLK-Class CLK350
WDBTJ56J96F168554
Vehicle history report for the 2006 Mercedes-benz CLK-Class CLK350 (VIN WDBTJ56J96F168554). Silver. 88,918 mi reported. Registered in Md. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Mercedes-benz CLK-Class, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash 🚑 1 reported injury
🔍 Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
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 48
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2006 Mercedes-benz CLK-Class.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
I've just bought the car and it has only 70k, the engine doesn't want to go, it stalls but there is no check engine light on, I'll be driving and the car will just die, or start to diminish, and gas consumption , now all my lights fail, high beams, low beams, turn signals, Brake lights one after another, so I go to auto zone to purchase lights and one of the…
NHTSA ODI #11430148AIR BAGS,SEATS
ON 10/26/20 I WAS REAR END, I OWN A 2006 CLK 350 MERCEDES. I WAS SITTING STILL IN MY , A CAR HIT BE IN THE REAR CAUSING MY HEAD RESTRAINT TO DEPLOY. FROM THAT DUAL IMPACT, I SUSTAIN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ,LUMBAR AND CERVICAL INJURY AND DIPLOPIA ( DOUBLE VISION) RINGING IN EAR (TINNITUS) EQUILIBRIUM,*DT
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11404440VISIBILITY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V918000 (VISIBILITY) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE LOCAL DEALER MERCEDES-BENZ OF MODESTO LOCATED AT 3900 MCHENRY AVE, MODESTO, CA 95356 WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. …
NHTSA ODI #11349292AIR BAGS
THE CAR-SEAT OCCUPANCY MAT SENSOR WHICH IS BUILT INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BOTTOM IS DEFECTIVE. THE MERCEDES DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE REPLACEMENT PART IS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE ONLY WAY TO FIX THE PROBLEM IS TO COMPLETELY REPLACE THE SEAT AT GREAT EXPENSE. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT SINCE THE SRS SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT IS ON THE ENTIRE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS DISABLED. I…
NHTSA ODI #11318574SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
THE DEALER SOLD THE CAR WITHOUT DISCLOSING THE MULTIPLE SAFETY ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE CAR; SUCH AS, THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM, CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINTS, ENGINE INSTABILITY, EMISSIONS DECEPTION, AND ODOMETER ACCURACY, AND FLOOD DAMAGE. DURING THE GENERATION OF THE PURCHASE, THE DEALER INSINUATED THE CAR WAS NEVER INVOLVED IN ANY ACCIDENTS BUT THE V…
NHTSA ODI #11221966AIR BAGS
SRS LIGHT ON. I TOOK IT FOR CHACK AND HERE IS WHAT THE SCANNER SAYS: PASSENGER AIRBAG IGNITION SQUIB THE RESISTANCE VALUE IN THE IGNITION CIRCUIT IS TOO HIGH
NHTSA ODI #11132883FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I FIRST THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD BEEN STEALING MY GAS UNTIL MY CAR STARTED TO SMELL LIKE GAS. IF I GIVE SOMEONE A RIDE IN MY CAR, THEY MAKE COMMENTS ABOUT THE SMELL AS SOON AS I START TO DRIVE. MY COWORKERS HAVE NOTICED THE ODOR IN WHEN THEY PASS BY MY CAR IN THE PARKING LOT AND THE SPOTS THAT IT LEAVES ON THE GROUND. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE MECHANIC AND HE SAID MY …
NHTSA ODI #11056379ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ CLK350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A FAULTY BALANCE SHAFT, WHICH ULTIMATELY CAUSED PREMATURE WEAR. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MERCEDES-BENZ OF ORANGE PARK (7018 BLANDING BLVD, JACKSONVI…
NHTSA ODI #11051743+ 40 more complaints on record.
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Frequently asked questions
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Is the VIN WDBTJ56J96F168554 valid?
WDBTJ56J96F168554 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 2006 Mercedes-benz CLK-Class.
Does the 2006 Mercedes-benz CLK-Class have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2006 Mercedes-benz CLK-Class. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2006 Mercedes-benz CLK-Class?
Comparable 2006 Mercedes-benz CLK-Class listings run roughly $4,600–$12,500, typically around $8,063 (from 58 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
Data last checked 27 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.