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Verdict
Coupé compact trois portes dérivé de la Classe C, au coffre de 310 litres (L'argus). Les retours publiés manquent : je n'ai trouvé ni note Euro NCAP, ni avis de propriétaires. Un rappel du toit ouvrant (glace pouvant se détacher) vise des CLC équipées de cette option. Getcarwise conseille les diesels 200 CDI et 220 CDI, plus fiables que les essence à compresseur M271 (chaîne de distribution), et préfère les millésimes 2009-2011.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 200 CDI.
200 CDI
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Automatic · 122 hp · Crit'Air 3
Diesel de 122 ch, boîte automatique d'après la fiche L'argus ; Getcarwise le range parmi les motorisations les plus fiables.
220 CDI
Diesel · Automatic · 150 hp · Crit'Air 3
Diesel de 150 ch, boîte automatique d'après la fiche L'argus ; également conseillé par Getcarwise.
250
Petrol · Manual · 204 hp · Crit'Air 2
Six-cylindres en V essence de 204 ch, boîte manuelle (fiche L'argus, millésime 2010).
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €5,999 – €7,000 (2008 to 2010) | €6,300 | — | 69 |
| Italy | €5,500 – €6,500 (2009 to 2010) | €6,000 | — | 11 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2011: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaign, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Toit ouvrant : rappel constructeur (200 CDI, 220 CDI, 250)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Mercedes-Benz CLC”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 11 June 2026 — En raison d’une mauvaise fixation, le panneau de verre au cadre du toit ouvrant peut se détacher, ce qui crée un risque d’accident. Official notice
Inspection checklist
Mercedes-Benz CLC I (CL203) — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire vérifier au numéro de série, chez Mercedes, que le rappel du toit ouvrant a été effectué si la voiture en est équipée.
- Sur une essence à compresseur, écouter le démarrage à froid : Getcarwise cite des problèmes de chaîne de distribution (M271).
- Préférer un 200 CDI ou un 220 CDI et un exemplaire 2009-2011 (Getcarwise).
- Exiger le carnet d'entretien et les factures.
Questions to ask the seller
- La voiture a-t-elle un toit ouvrant, et le rappel a-t-il été effectué (attestation) ?
- La chaîne de distribution a-t-elle été remplacée (essence à compresseur) ?
- Avez-vous le carnet d'entretien complet ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
Audi A3
II (8P) · 2003–2012
- Price
- €3,500 – €7,990
- Reliability
- 1/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Volkswagen Golf
V · 2003–2008
- Price
- €3,350 – €4,500
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Mercedes-Benz Classe C
III (W204) · 2007–2014
- Price
- €7,895 – €12,490
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Mercedes-Benz CLC I (CL203) (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Quel est le volume du coffre du Mercedes CLC ?
310 litres, selon les fiches techniques L'argus.
Le Mercedes CLC est-il concerné par un rappel ?
Oui, deux opérations (7891007 et 7891008) visent le toit ouvrant : la dalle en verre peut se décoller de son cadre. Seules les voitures équipées de cette option sont concernées.
Quelle motorisation choisir sur un CLC ?
Getcarwise recommande les diesels 200 CDI et 220 CDI, qui évitent les problèmes de chaîne de distribution des essence à compresseur M271.
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