Highlights
- Genuine low-mileage example
- 3.2-litre V6 with 221bhp
- Serviced less than 1,000 miles ago
- Ultra-rare Ice Blue Metallic
- The vendor reports a solid underside and sills – never welded
The Appeal
The second-generation Mercedes-Benz CLK, known by its W209 designation, arrived in 2002 as a replacement for the W208. The Cabriolet followed shortly afterwards, retaining the coupé's four-seat layout but adding a powered fabric roof. It was aimed primarily at buyers wanting a comfortable, relatively compact Mercedes for longer journeys rather than a dedicated sports car.
The W209 was offered with a broad range of engines during its production run, including four-cylinder petrols and diesels, V6 petrols and, higher up the range, V8s. But it’s the 320 that’s regarded as the sweet spot of the range – the M112 V6 developing a healthy 221bhp and backed up by a wonderful exhaust note, yet without the extortionate running costs of the V8 line-up.
This car comes from long-term ownership, with only one keeper change (between spouses) prior to the current owner, who acquired the car from a deceased estate to add to his collection of nineties and 2000s modern classics. But, due to some imminent and unexpected life changes, he’s downsizing the fleet, so keep an eye out for other cars of a similar ilk on Car&Classic over the coming weeks.
The CLK is presented in lovely condition throughout, painted in rare Ice Blue Metallic, with no evidence of ever having required any welding; straight, clean panels and a lovely Ivory leather interior. A family-friendly four-seat convertible that would have been a very expensive car when new, it’s now a brilliant opportunity to get your hands on a sleek, stylish and handsome boulevard cruiser.
Key Information
- Mileage: 77,965 miles indicated
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- Technical inspection status: MOT December 2026
- Technical specs: 3.2-litre V6 petrol (221 bhp), five-speed auto gearbox
- Paperwork: Original owner's manuals, registration documents, MOT certificates and two recent service invoices
The Detail
- From a private collection of nineties and 2000s cars
- The vendor reports that the car drives very well indeed, the only issue being an occasional squeaking noise from the offside rear wheel
- Serviced less than 1,000 miles ago
- Original Mercedes-Benz book packs and history file
- All tyres have over 5mm tread
- Finished in original Mercedes ‘Ice Blue’ metallic
- Very good paint all over, but with minor marks commensurate with age and use, as shown in the photos
- One tiny patch of bubbling on the nearside rear arch
- Headlight lenses are slightly cloudy
- Small scuff on front bumper
- Ivory leather upholstery with no holes and minimal wear
- Power-operated roof works without fault
- Wood-effect trim
- Cruise control
- Nokia phone kit with Nokia 3210 retro phone that powers up (needs SIM)
- Crack to one speaker cover on driver’s door
- Original CD stereo system with remote controls
- CD changer and CD storage box in glove compartment
- 16-inch factory alloys in excellent overall condition
- Two sets of keys
- Remote central locking
- Selection of old MOT certificates
- Invoices documenting last two services, most recent at 77,720 miles
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