Highlights
- Very well preserved high specification CLC
- Features two-tone leatherette and panoramic roof
- Extensive service history
- Very low reported mileage of under 23,500 miles
- Always garaged since new
- Long-term elderly keeper
- MOT valid to June 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
The CLC was Mercedes’ compact, sporty coupe version of the well-regarded W203 saloon. There was versatile hatchback styling and a huge range of engine and trim options. Today, these popular cars are rare to find in good, preserved condition.
And yet, here is exactly that. Finished in Chromit Black metallic, which looks dark blue in some lights, it is a very high specification car that has covered less than 23,500 miles from new. It features a panoramic roof, optional 18-inch split-spoke alloys and a two-tone leatherette interior. Since 2010 it has been used by an elderly driver for weekly shopping trips.
The condition is quite remarkable for a 15 year old car. The usual vulnerable exterior areas like bumpers and wheels are in good order and inside the trim reflects the very low mileage. Despite the sparing use we’re told that the car has been regularly maintained.
The car has been garaged throughout the elderly keeper’s tenure, but little used in the last four years, including this year. However, it carries advisory-free MOT to June 2026.
The vendor says:
Mechanically sound, full service history, spare wheel untouched, new battery fitted due to storage, petrol engine purrs.
“Smooth, quiet, precise drive, cared for car, looking for an appreciative new owner.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st May 2010
- DVLA records two registered keepers
- Current keeper since January 2013
- Vendor states that his elderly mother acquired the car new in 2010
- Used by elderly mother for weekly shopping trips only
- Always garaged we are told
- Full service history available according to seller
- 2 keys as shown
- Factory handbooks and wallet
- V5C
- Used once in 2025 to obtain MOT
- Garaged for last four years but largely unused
- MOT valid to 17th June 2026 with no advisories
The Condition
- Factory Chromit Black metallic paintwork in very good order for age
- Vendor reports a few minor scratches, nothing significant
- Paintwork colour is black but appears blue in some lights
- Bodywork in very good order with arches, sills and panel edges in good order
- Underside as shown with no structural advisories on MOT
- Five-spoke, split spoke upgraded factory 18-inch alloys in very good condition
- Mix of Michelin and Continental tyres as shown
- Two-tone black and Alpaca grey leather-effect seats in very good condition
- Vendor states that rear seats are never used
- Specification includes heated front seats and aluminium-effect trim
- Specification includes panoramic sunroof as shown
- Speaker cover on passenger door is cracked
- Vendor reports that the spare wheel has never been used
The Mechanics
- M271 1,796cc 163bhp supercharged 4cyl petrol engine
- 5spd automatic transmission with paddle shifts
- Described as mechanically sound by the seller
- New battery recently fitted due to storage
- Well-maintained according to the seller
- Little used in recent years, but garage stored
- No advisories on MOT
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