100% Free

No Scanner Needed

Carly logo

JurgiSchm

Engine problems in the 2014 Mercedes CLK Diesel: loss of power and black smoke

Loss of engine power

|

Unsteady engine

|

Stalling while idling

|

Jerking on acceleration

|

Black smoke from exhaust on acceleration

|

Check engine light on

Hey guys, I'm having a few problems with my 2014 Mercedes CLK Diesel, which has a good 137211 kilometers on the clock. Recently the warning light for the engine has come on, the car has lost power and is running rough. It also pulls when accelerating and sometimes stalls when idling. Also, black smoke comes out of the exhaust when I accelerate. I suspect it might be something to do with a variation in the engine's intake volume, but I'm no expert. Have any of you had similar experiences and can give me some advice? What are your experiences with garages as I'm a bit skeptical after my last experience? Looking forward to your feedback and thanks in advance!

(Translated from German)

4 comment(s)


WilBeck

Hey, I actually had a similar problem with my 2011 Mercedes E-Class diesel. It ran as rough as an old tractor and lost a lot of power - I also had black clouds of smoke coming out of the exhaust. The engine warning light was also my constant companion. It was actually the intake system. A leak had led to an incorrect air/fuel ratio. That's why the engine was running rough and losing power. The black smoke is a sign that there is too much fuel and too little air. I can understand you being skeptical after your last experience, but this was definitely a serious issue that is best fixed by a good garage. I wish you the best of luck, let me know how it goes!

(Translated from German)

JurgiSchm (Author)

Hey, thanks for the quick reply! Your description does indeed sound a lot like my problems, so it could really be the intake system. Do you happen to remember how much the repair cost at the garage and whether any problems arose afterwards? I hope my car will be back to normal after the repair. I would be pleased to receive further information.

(Translated from German)

WilBeck

Hey, no problem, I'm happy to help where I can! In my case, the cost of repairing the intake system was around €425. Not exactly a trifle, but since then the problem with the deviation in the intake volume of the engine has disappeared and my car is running like new again. No more problems since then! I hope you feel the same way and that your Mercedes runs like it used to when you have it repaired. Let me know if you have any questions or just how it turned out!

(Translated from German)

JurgiSchm (Author)

Hey, that reassures me a little. Of course, €425 is not a lot, but if everything runs smoothly again afterwards, it's definitely worth considering. Your experience sounds really positive and I hope it will be the same for me. I think I'll take my car to the garage tomorrow and have it checked out. Thank you very much for your help, it has helped me a lot! I'll let you know again how it turns out. Until then, take good care of yourself and always have a safe journey!

(Translated from German)

Let our mechanics help you!

Car Brands
carly-logo

© 2025 Carly Solutions GmbH & Co. KG. All rights reserved