It's a good looking car with lots of appeal for the price. I worked for a prestigious car dealership when it was a current model, they were very popular with customers wives. I did notice at the time, if you looked deeper, you could see the drop in quality in areas especially, when comparing to the very first generation C-Class it was based on. Those early C-Classes, felt very solid and substantial both inside and out. Another excellent review MR Lloyd, most enjoyable.

Excellent review. No contest for £1000 against most of the run of the mill stuff

Thanks for doing such a good review of our CLK . It was a pleasure reviewing your 45 V6. Just saying that the S mode on the gearbox is Standard mode. Many people get confused with it😂 so it's completely understandable

That's a lot of car in very reasonable condition for it's age for £500. A lovely review Joseph, thank you.

I’m really a fan of the front of these, they look almost retro German having oval lights and their layout . Also I now know what my wheels originate from, cabrio’s of this size look so much better with the roof down. What you get in a German older biggish car for the money is quite something. Interesting to see some of the formats have stayed the same too. Great review with lots of info, thank you Joseph. Ps s standard, e economy on MB, like you I thought I was Sport until I was corrected in a W124 FB group, those guys are brutal.

Arrons CLK is stunning J. I got very excited at work when you sent me the photo. It makes me want to move home even faster now lol

What a lot of car for the money that was paid for it. Lovely colour as well.

Thank you for sharing your video. I own a 320 CLK V-6. Same Burgundy color. My clear coat has spots of peeling. 130,000 miles, just changed the oil & filter: $130.00. Changed the fob batteries, 2025 dime size batteries 13 dollars. Replaced the car's battery with a diehard : 250 dollars. That's it! Love my Mercedes! The Best Or Nothing :))

Normally I'm not into German prestige cars, I just don't get the hype and think them over priced. However, at £500 and seemingly in good working order that car is staggering. A real bargain find.

It's a lot of car and performance for the money sir. Happy haircut by the way!

Nice Merc in a lovely colour. Wunderbar!

Looks amazing for 1k. I would happily drive that as a summer car. I love Merc. For 500 its crazy.

My CLK230k Convertible is a complete rot box, and not nearly as nice as this. Still my pride and joy. Last winter, I spent £3k on it and We Buy Any Car valued it at £450. Most days, I tell my wife that it is about to shoot up in value and I can tell by the way she says "Yes, Dear" that she truly believes me.

Lovely car very classy

I am a Merc guy through and through , I have two a W221 S320 Cdi long wheelbase and a 1999 R170 SLK 230 Kompressor which is my summer car. Get a decent one and they will last you for years. Wings and wheel arches are a problem with blistering but if you get them sorted they will last for years to come. Find a Mercedes independent specialist to maintain them and it is not expensive to keep them in good condition. Essential to have them serviced every 10,000 miles and I have oil changes at 5,000, just my choice. This model CLK is one of the best models. On the face of it this one seems a very good buy indeed. With the roof down thus model is a lovely vehicle. It is also showing "No Malfunctions" which is excellent.

Very much thinking of getting one of these

Oh my goodness, I haven't seen a CLK Cabriolet in a very long time! At it looks familiar also! I remember Mercedes-Benz offering designo interior offering, so offerings in the UK 🇬🇧 are different from the the US. And most had power equipment standard. V6 and V8 engines available, to which you mentioned, and NEVER THOSE FORBIDDEN ENGINES YOU DON'T TALK ABOUT. Also, electronic climate control was standard, as well as a different infotainment system, which might have included sat navigation option. Parksense™ parking assist was a very necessary option. I also feel headlamp washers are necessary as well for safety and visibility. The cruise control stalk is typical Mercedes-Benz, and mistaking it for the turn signal lever is common. However, for one that is not familiar with the vehicle, it is a long standing danger that Mercedes-Benz never seemed to have recognised. Worse, cruise control is always on, no separate switch to prevent accidental activation. Love the exterior and interior colours! And £500??!! And absolute bargain! Another smashing review!

I see Anglia Car Auctions have a 2002 Avant-garde on their Catalogue this weekend

Just for the record, the boot on the 208 is enormous, specially for a coupé.

Prices are rising because it is the coming classic

I do love the CLK from that era. That seems like a very tidy example considering it was from that time where Mercs did like to rust as you mentioned. The second generation C Class didn't hold up at all well on that front at all. I always thought these were based on the second generation C Class not the first. Now I know it's the first generation C Class, I understand more why I like these. Probably the last over engineered Mercedes. The cupholder for example. Now they just make a cut out in the centre console instead!

I had one from my parents when they moved into another far country,it was a dream to drive but a nightmare for my bankaccount, it was truely a money pit.. i had to sell it alone from the expenses i had.. but it was the best car i had to drive.

I think that this suits you well Sir, would you be tempted. Lovely interior. Very smooth and lively performance. My Son's daily is a 2006 CLK 220 CDI with slightly different steering and suspension but identical transmission, it drives beautifully. This particular 2000 model looks much better than my Son's. His rear arches will nead attention this year. Great review. My Brother in our bubble took me into his garage and did a good job of my hair on Friday. Not as tidy as yourself though.

Ive had 3 so far all 230s great value but choose wisely

I just paid £460 for a Mercedes CLK 3.2 it’s brilliant! You can review it if you’d like to :)

bit of class joseph

This model is being sold in the Philippines for 12,000 usd

These bring 10k in the States!!

Is it for sale

£500! talk about a bargain. When the CLK was released i thought it was the new E class coupe..............but then realised it was alot smaller. The 230 was the pick of the bunch though.

Best cars are pre 1999 !

It’s not fully loaded

And no Amg body kit

S is standard. Not sports.

I have the and it's 1000dollers I fixed for more than 1000dollers