Description
1999 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Elegance Cabriolet (W208) – 79, 771 Miles
Offered for sale is my late father's much-loved Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Cabriolet, which has covered just over 79, 771 miles.
Finished in dark blue with a matching blue fabric hood and black full-leather interior, it's a particularly handsome example of the first-generation CLK and retains the wonderfully understated character of these late-1990s Mercedes.
Under the bonnet is Mercedes' naturally aspirated 3. 2-litre V6, paired with an automatic transmission. The car starts readily and runs and drives extremely well.
The electrically operated convertible roof is fully functional, the interior controls and electrics work correctly and there are no warning lights currently displayed on the dashboard. A new battery has also recently been fitted.
The cabin has survived exceptionally well. The black leather seats, dashboard and wood trim present very nicely for a car now approaching 30 years old, while the alloy wheels and tyres are also in very good condition.
As you'd expect at this age, the bodywork isn't perfect and I've deliberately photographed the areas that would benefit from attention.
The front bumper has an area of cosmetic damage where the paint and lacquer have come away and would benefit from repair and refinishing. There are two small areas of corrosion – including a stone-chip-related area at the front and a small area on the rear boot face – together with some localised lacquer peel on one rear side panel and the usual minor driver's door-edge marks. One of the lower rear light lenses is also cracked.
These issues are cosmetic rather than mechanical and present an opportunity for the next owner to gradually improve the car without taking on a non-running restoration project.
The car is currently SORN as it is no longer being regularly used, although it is started and moved regularly. Looking at the MOT history there is a slight oil leak which hasn't stopped it passing its MOT previously. It just hasn't been MOT'd since 2025.
It is being sold following my father's passing rather than because of any mechanical problem.
With relatively low mileage, the 3. 2-litre V6, working convertible roof and a particularly well-preserved interior, it would make a lovely usable modern classic for somebody willing to give the exterior a little attention.
Viewings welcome and I'm happy to provide further photographs or answer any questions.
