M112 Prefacelift CLK - What to look for

[kenam]

Sorry all - I've been spamming the forum a bit recently.

A 2005/2004 CLK 320 Just popped up locally and has the M112 engine with 110k miles on it. A quick google suggests this engine is pretty decent - what should I be looking out for on inspection of this car?


Thanks again - so far this has been a great forum for help and hopefully I can pay it forward soon!

 

[horatio]

Rust. Galvanised by that year but rear arches still go. Read about 203 rear subframes getting rusty but my clk only had light surface which cleaned up easily.

Clicking dash. Expensive.

General condition / maintenance. Trans fluid often neglected.

Should be very reliable.

 

[kenam]

Thanks for the info - I really appreciate it!


What is this - I see people looking at air con and other bits - or is it electrical clicking nose?

Clicking dash. Expensive.

 

[W1ghty]

Is there a link for the car buddy (don’t worry I’m not after it )

 

[whitenemesis]

Thanks for the info - I really appreciate it!


What is this - I see people looking at air con and other bits - or is it electrical clicking nose?

Clicking dash is usually a faulty (broken) air distribution flap motor cog and depending on which one it is it would be a dash out job to fix.

 

[kenam]

Is there a link for the car buddy (don’t worry I’m not after it )

Ha lol,

I don't mind and I really appreciate the help so far!' I'm kinda obviously all over the place!!

Link here: was a 2004 registered 2005. NI plate tho so no MOT history (and it's about to expire)

Cars Northern Ireland - Used Cars NI. Second hand cars for sale.

www.usedcarsni.com

 

[Ted]

The M112 is a lovely engine. Super smooth and can really pick up its skirts when pushed.
afaik the only problem can be an oil weep from the rocker cover, and I had to change the MAF on mine - easy job.
don’t forget the engine has 12 spark plugs and the rear ones can be a pig to get at - best left to the professionals.
one thing not often appreciated is the great fuel consumption - I could get 35mpg on a good run.

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[kenam]

I could get 35mpg on a good run.

New item by Ted McCluskey

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Wow - not bad - did not expect that!! - was factoring in low 20s!


Going to have a look now - wish luck to the uninitiated