2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK230 Coupe W208 Manual - 42k Miles

Highlights

• Rare five-speed manual gearbox variant
• 42,632 miles supported by service and MOT record
• Standard and unmodified throughout
• MOT valid until 4th May 2027

The Appeal

Mercedes-Benz was the first manufacturer to fit a supercharger to a road car, and Stuttgart's engineers have stood by the technology for decades since. The CLK230 Kompressor Coupe combined elegant Mercedes grand touring styling with the supercharged 2.3-litre four-cylinder engine. Finding one with the rare five-speed manual gearbox makes this a particularly appealing prospect.

This example has covered just 42,632 miles and, according to the vendor, presents well above average for the model. Structural integrity is a notable strength; the MOT examiner remarked on how sound the underside is, and we're informed that the car has never required any welding work.
It has been stored undercover during its current ownership, started and moved regularly. The car is said to start immediately and drive smoothly and quietly. Completely standard and unmodified, with the original factory Blaupunkt stereo included alongside the currently fitted Pioneer unit, this CLK is a well-preserved example of a model that is becoming increasingly difficult to find in this condition.

Key Information

• Mileage: 42,632 miles (warranted by service book and MOT history)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 4th May 2027
• Technical specs: 2.3-litre supercharged inline four-cylinder petrol, five-speed manual
• Paperwork: stamped service book

Service history (book stamps):

• 03/19 - 40,463 miles - Eastglade Autos Ltd
• 02/17 - 33,970 miles - Kwik-Fit (GB) Ltd
• 10/11 - 19,428 miles - JonPaul Motor Services
• 09/10 - 18,375 miles - JonPaul Motor Services
• 08/09 - 17,183 miles - JonPaul Motor Services
• 06/08 - 15,745 miles - JonPaul Motor Services
• 05/07 - 13,850 miles - JonPaul Motor Services
• 03/06 - 12,061 miles - JonPaul Motor Services
• 02/05 - 10,250 miles - JonPaul Motor Services
• 04/04 - 8,442 miles - JonPaul Motor Services
• 12/02 - 4,814 miles - JonPaul Motor Services
• 12/01 - 2,543 miles - Mercedes-Benz Service Station

Factory specifications:

• Brilliant Silver Metallic (744u)
• Leather Anthracite (211a)
• 200a Leather
• 414 Electric Tilt/slide Sunroof In Glass Version
• 441 Steering Column, Electrically Adjustable
• 461 Instrument With Miles Ind. And English Legend
• 551 Anti-theft/anti-break-in Warning System
• 580 Air Conditioner
• 613 Headlamp Left-hand Traffic
• 659 Light Alloy Wheels, 5-hole
• 668 Packaging For Shipping Vehicles With Tie-down Hook
• 673 High-capacity Battery
• 800 Change Of Model Year, The Last Figure Showing The New Model Year
• 833 Additional Parts For Great Britain Vehicle Version
• 875 Heated Screen Wash System
• 882 Passenger Compartment Protection (Infrared)
• 955 Equipment Package Elegance
• 984 Coc Doc., Deletion Of Vehicle Registration Doc.

The Detail

• Last serviced at 40,463 miles
• Two new tyres recently fitted
• The vendor states the car is in excellent condition throughout and well above average for the model
• Minute surface rust spots noted on the offside front wheel arch and lower rear edge of the driver's door
• Never required any welding repairs; MOT examiner reportedly remarked on the soundness of the underside
• Minuscule chip on the front windscreen, reported as longstanding
• Leather interior described as clean by the vendor
• Light wear to the driver's seat side bolster where stitching has come undone
• Electrically adjustable front seats and remotely retracting rear headrests, all reported as working
• Electric sunroof, windows, and mirrors all reported as working
• All instruments are working except the LCD outside temperature gauge, which fades intermittently
• Pioneer Bluetooth stereo fitted; original factory Blaupunkt unit included with the car

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