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Verdict
Coupé et cabriolet à 4 places, coffre de 420 litres (Caradisiac). Les retours publiés manquent : je n'ai trouvé ni note Euro NCAP, ni avis de propriétaires. Getcarwise relève la corrosion des éléments de suspension et conseille d'éviter les exemplaires d'avant 2003 à cause de la dégradation électrique liée à l'âge. Faites expertiser la voiture avant achat.
- Reliability
- 5.0/5
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 200.
200
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Manual · 136 hp · Crit'Air 3
Quatre-cylindres 2,0 l de 136 ch, boîte manuelle à 5 rapports (L'argus et Caradisiac, finition Elegance). Getcarwise cite aussi des 2.3, 3.2 V6, 4.3 V8 et 5.4 V8 AMG sans en détailler les puissances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | €2,000 – €7,500 (1998 to 2001) | €5,950 | — | 11 |
| Spain | €3,890 – €9,950 (1998 to 2001) | €6,800 | — | 21 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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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 2003: 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 Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain 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
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Corrosion et dommages des éléments de suspension
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingGetcarwise place la corrosion et la détérioration des éléments de suspension en tête des 4 problèmes significatifs relevés sur la C208 (200 à 800 livres pour y remédier).
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 200
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Dégradation électrique liée à l'âge
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingGetcarwise recommande d'éviter les W208 d'avant 2003 à cause de la dégradation de l'électricité liée à l'âge.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 200
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Mercedes-Benz CLK”). 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)
- 22 April 2024 — En raison d’une mauvaise fixation adhésive du panneau de verre au cadre de toit coulissant, le panneau peut se détacher du véhicule en mouvement, ce qui crée un risque d’accident, de blessures. Official notice
Inspection checklist
Mercedes-Benz CLK I (C208) — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Faire contrôler sur pont les éléments de suspension et les bas de caisse (corrosion).
- Tester tous les équipements électriques : Getcarwise signale un vieillissement de l'électricité sur les exemplaires d'avant 2003.
- Exiger l'historique d'entretien complet.
- Si c'est un cabriolet, vérifier le fonctionnement et l'étanchéité de la capote.
Questions to ask the seller
- Les éléments de suspension ont-ils été remplacés, et quand ?
- Quels équipements électriques ont déjà été réparés ?
- Avez-vous le carnet d'entretien et les factures ?
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
Mercedes-Benz CLK
II (C209) · 2002–2010
- Price
- €8,490 – €13,900
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Rudolf Stricker, CC BY-SA 3.0
BMW Série 3
IV (E46) · 1998–2006
- Price
- €5,500 – €12,740
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0
Audi TT
I · 1998–2006
- Price
- €6,300 – €14,990
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
Photo: noebse, Public domain
BMW Z4
E85/E86 · 2002–2008
- Price
- €12,490 – €22,990
- Reliability
- 2.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol
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 CLK I (C208) (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 de la Mercedes CLK C208 ?
420 litres, pour 4 places, selon la fiche Caradisiac de la CLK 200 Elegance.
La Mercedes CLK C208 est-elle fiable ?
Les retours publiés manquent. Getcarwise relève la corrosion de la suspension et un vieillissement électrique sur les exemplaires d'avant 2003.
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