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Rust and door-sill drainage design

Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG (C208) · buying

One owner reports the cars are prone to rust due to poor drainage-hole design under the doors, describing a completely rotted passenger door bottom even on a California car. Salt-belt buyers actively avoid winter use to prevent rust, making undercarriage and door-sill inspection important, though clean southern and California examples are common.