Highlights

Well maintained luxury V8 coupe in great order
Facelift model with well regarded M113 300bhp engine
Recently serviced with advisory-free MOT to June 2025
Front discs and pads have just been repaced
Only 3 former registered keepers, including a member of the House of Lords

The Appeal

The C209 CLK has to be one of the most elegant Mercedes-Benz coupes of the modern era. A sleek, pillarless design combines with a host of engine and trim options to make these modern classics great daily drivers or road trip candidates.

This is arguably the one to have. It is a facelift model but with the earlier M113 5litre V8, a motor that is both durable and makes the car eligible for lower road tax than later 5litre models. These updated cars got sharpened aesthetics, an upgraded COMAND system and, most importantly, the 7G-TRONIC gearbox to replace the earlier 5G-TRONIC model. Finished in rare Cubanite Silver with a sumptuous black leather interior, it is very well equipped and in great condition.

The four registered keepers - the first was a member of the House of Lords - have kept it properly maintained. Recent work includes a service and replacement front discs and pads. A long, advisory-free MOT to June 2025 underlines the condition.

History and Paperwork

First registered 14th September 2005
Four registered keepers
We are told the first keeper was a member of the House of Lords
Purchased by the current keeper in October 2020 with 71,000 miles
Serviced by independent Mercedes specialists as required with details below
Dashboard display shows the next service due in 8,300 miles
Recently prepared for sale with an advisory-free MOT to 22nd June 2025
Mileage on MOt was 78,399 and is now showing 78,568 miles
Servicing during previous owners' ownership: - Seven main dealer services with stamped book as required every two years and 10,000 miles.

Servicing during seller’s ownership by independent specialists:

June 2021, 71,841 miles: B Service
June 2023, 76,864 miles: A Service
71,814 miles: Gearbox/differential oil changed, 16 spark plugs changed
71,978 miles: four wheels powder-coated refurbished, four new Michelin tyres with lots of tread remaining
74,442 miles: Aircon regas (aircon worked well for about 6 months but has since stopped blowing cold, suggesting a small leak)
78,339 miles: Front brake discs and pads changed, new battery

The Condition

Smart Cubanite Silver metallic (801A) in very good order
There are some minor marks to note such as door dings but nothing unsightly
Bodywork is also well kept with vendor reporting no rust bubbles anywhere
Facelift model with revised front and rear bumpers
High specification Elegance model with features summarised below
Refurbished 9 spoke alloy wheels in very good condition
Quality Michelin tyres showing good condition and plenty of tread
Space saver spare wheel with factory tool kit
Black leather (723U) interior showing few signs of age or use
Lovely burr walnut veneers to dashboard, doors and centre console, all well kept
COMAND 2.0 upgraded to DVD-based COMAND-APS system with iPod integration
Facelifted centre console with improved layout and switches
Quilted floor mats and protective rubber boot mat
Carpets and cabin fittings including dials and switchgear all well kept
Underside in very good order with no structural advisories on current MOT

Factory specification includes:

Parktronic
Vario steering
Memory pack for seats, wheel and mirrors
Glass electric sunroof
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
COMAND DVD system

The Mechanics

Well regarded and very durable 5.0-litre M113 V8 300bhp engine
Later C209 7G-Tronic automatic transmission
Standard suspension system rather than the ABC arrangement of the contemporary SL
Front brake discs and pads changed recently
New battery fitted
‘A’ service at 76,864 miles and not required for a further 8,300 miles
Lower tax rate compared to V8 CLK 500 models registered in later years
No mechanical or running gear advisories on current MOT
Vendor says that it is ‘beautiful to drive with no issues to report’

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