Description
Origin France, real and verifiable mileage, Excellent sport-finish configuration (Leather, sunroof etc..) MOT unfavourable 10/ 2025, Starts and runs without issue, Administrative status OK, Sale to professional, Vehicle sold as a “restoration base”. Full photo dossier available on request, Delivery possible anywhere in France //
Essence & Carbu specialist in pleasure vehicles and passion presents:
Mercedes CLK Coupe (Gen 208, phase 1) equipped with the iconic 2. 3 petrol “Kompressor” engine (timing chain, 193 hp), 5-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive, finished in Sport (well equipped). First registration in August 1999, French origin. 192, 713 kms (slightly increasing), real and verifiable. Service book, Histovec report, maintenance invoices available.
The detailed condition:
• Engine: Starts and covers all distances.
• Automatic gearbox: Good working order.
• Interior: Generally clean for a car of this age and mileage. The headlining needs redoing.
• Underbody: Perforating corrosion on the spare wheel well.
• Exterior: Generally clean for a car of this age and mileage.
Full photo dossier (60+) available on request.
Last inspection:
• 10/ 2025 at 192, 699 kms: Unfavourable MOT (rear lights do not illuminate, AVG steering knuckle, headlamp alignment, corrosion on spare wheel well).
• 09/ 2025 at 189, 481 kms: Service.
And so on.. Service book and invoices available.
The configuration:
• Paint: “Emerald Black Metallic” (deep blue).
• Interior: White leather with carbon decorative insert.
• Equipment and options: Electric sunroof, Air conditioning (needs recharge/ repair), Tinted rear windows, Electric windows, Large-screen radio (needs testing), 16-inch wheels, etc…
E&C’s verdict:
We present for sale this Mercedes CLK 230 Kompressor, an elegant late-90s coupé, a symbol of Mercedes’ craftsmanship from an era where comfort, reliability and presence went hand in hand. Under the bonnet lies the turbocharged 4-cylinder “Kompressor” developing 193 hp, paired with a 5-speed automatic, a combination both performance-oriented and renowned for its robustness. This vehicle is offered on a consignment basis for one of our clients, a car enthusiast. She travelled nearly 3, 000 kms between Spain and France before entrusting it to us and taking another iconic Mercedes on board. Of French origin and with real, verifiable mileage, this CLK starts and runs without difficulty, though a lack of power has been noted (likely spark plugs and/ or fuel filter). The MOT is unfavourable for several issues to be corrected (listed above). White leather interior remains well-presented, headlining needs redoing. The bodywork, in the superb Emerald Black metallic paint, still looks striking for its age. Sold to a professional or discerning private buyer, this CLK is a complete restoration base, ideal for an enthusiast wanting to bring a quintessential Mercedes coupé back to life—accessible, endearing and full of charm.
• Collection possible at Aix-en-Provence TGV station / Marignane Airport.
• Possibility to have the vehicle appraised by the independent expert of your choice.
• Trade-in possible on BMW E36 E46 325i 328i
• Delivery possible by carrier anywhere in France.
• Information, equipment and options may be subject to input error. They should be verified by the purchaser.
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