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2004 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL55 AMG

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2004 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 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL55 AMG is a 5.4-liter supercharged V8 with an automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $118,570 MSRP and is rated at 15 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 13 mpg city and 19 mpg highway (15 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$118,570 ($203,998 *)
Engine
Engine Type5.4L V8 Supercharged
Displacement5.4 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic (S5)
Fuel Economy
City13 MPG
Highway19 MPG
Combined15 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2004 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class w/SAB).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL-CLASS.

7 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL-CLASS

Owner Complaints

7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Mercedes-Benz CL-CLASS (2 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System3
Air Bags1
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
Seat Belts1
Seats1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 27, 2023 · Suspension
“The contact owns a 2004 Mercedes Benz CL600. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, a warning message stating that the ABS system needed to be serviced was displayed. The contact noticed that…”
Jan 3, 2012 · Vehicle Speed Control Crash
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ CL500. THE CONTACT WAS ENTERING A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED, CAUSING HIM TO CRASH INTO THE BUMPER OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THERE WERE…”
Jul 22, 2011 · Tires Crash
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 MERCEDES BENZ CL WITH MICHELIN PRIMACY MXV4 TL TIRES, LINE SIZE 225/55/R17, DOT NUMBER: 898KEF1X4707. THE CONSUMERS GRANDSON WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER…”
Aug 11, 2010 · Electrical System
“MY COMMAND CENTER WILL NOT WORK, IT STATES [ UNAVAILABLE ] WHEN THE CARS TEMP. OR OUTSIDE IS BELOW 70 DEG. ABOVE 70 DEG. EVERYTHING WORKS FINE. THIS IS SAFETY ISSUE, AS IF I GET SICK,OR HAVE A HEART…”
Mar 21, 2010 · Steering, Electrical System, Exterior Lighting, Visibility, Air Bags, Seat Belts, Seats
“I BOUGHT A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2004 CL 500 MB FROM HBL TYSONS ON 8545 LEESBURG PIKE, VIENNA, VA ON APR 19, 2008. THE SALESMAN SHOWED ME THE CARFAX REPORT WHICH SHOWED NO PRIOR PROBLEMS. SO, I BOUGHT…”

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 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-CLASS. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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