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2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL600

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2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class – front Unverified
Photo: Black C215 fl by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the C215 (C215, 1999–2006); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Black C215 fl by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Mercedes-Benz CL500 C215 4966cc first registered May 2001 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: 2001 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (C215) (52054932849) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Mercedes C215 rear 20080205 by Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: 2005 Mercedes CL500 Interior by TKOIII, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL600 is a 5.5-liter V12 with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $125,620 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 17 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$125,620 ($221,883 *)
Engine
Engine Type5.5L V12
Displacement5.5 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Economy
City12 MPG
Highway17 MPG
Combined14 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-CLASS.

20 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-CLASS

Owner Complaints

20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-CLASS (3 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 4 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Seats4
Suspension4
Air Bags3
Seat Belts3
Electrical System2
Tires2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Feb 10, 2023 · Air Bags, Seats
“The seat occupancy sensor on the passenger seat of this car is malfunctioning. This is a RECOGNIZED PROBLEM for Mercedes cars. There are numerous websites and YouTube videos describing this problem…”
Jan 17, 2023 · Electrical System
“The Instrument cluster has no light so I cannot see the speed. The dealer refuses the recall. RECALL - #06V028000”
May 6, 2017 · Exterior Lighting
“INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOESN'T ILLUMINATE.”
Aug 13, 2015 · Electrical System
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 (NA) MERCEDES BENZ CL55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO READ THE…”
Mar 19, 2013 · Engine
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CL55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC FLUID AND RESET THE LIGHT HOWEVER…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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