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Mercedes-Benz CLS C219

2004–2010
Community-sourced·updated July 23, 2026·1 sources
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Overview
Community orientation

The C219 CLS shares every one of its spine engines with generations already in the graph: the M272 V6 (CLS 350, CLS 350 CGI, CLS 280), the M113 then M273 V8 (CLS 500, pre- and post-facelift) and the OM642 V6 diesel (CLS 320 CDI). It therefore adds no new occurrence patterns of its own; those patterns resolve onto this generation's configurations at the engine level. The AMG models (CLS 55, CLS 63) are out of scope. See the per-configuration breakdown for which patterns apply to which build window. Community orientation only, not a reliability rating or a purchase recommendation.

Filtered: M272 · 2.5–3.5L V6 (M272).

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Pre-purchase checklist

Diagnostics
  • Scan stored DTCs and check live fuel/ignition/boost data before the test drive