2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK

I know a lot of people love the CLK. And honestly, I get it. Especially the CLK500. It's almost the definition of a sleeper car. On the outside you've got understated luxury, timeless styling and the elegant trim that Mercedes got so right back then. Then you put your foot down and suddenly you're reminded there's a naturally aspirated V8 sitting under the bonnet. It's effortless, it's smooth, and when you want it to be, it's seriously quick. They don't build cars like this anymore, and that's exactly why these have developed such a loyal following over the years.

This 2009 model is even more special because it marks the final production year of the CLK. Mercedes had years to refine it, and this is the result. You get everything people loved about the platform, with all the improvements that came towards the end of its life. Finding one is easy enough. Finding one that's actually worth owning is a completely different story.

This one ticks every box. Just over 107,000km, a Full Service History by Mercedes-Benz and approved workshops, with the most recent service completed by Mercedes-Benz itself. The condition is exceptional, inside and out, and it drives exactly the way a CLK500 should. It's refined when you're cruising, yet the moment that V8 wakes up it completely changes personality. There's something incredibly satisfying about driving a proper naturally aspirated Mercedes V8, and that's a feeling that's becoming rarer every year.

If you're after a modern classic that still feels special every single time you turn the key, this is exactly the kind of car you should be buying. Comfortable enough to daily, exciting enough for weekend drives, and only becoming more desirable as time goes on.

What Makes This Car Special

• Full Service History
• Excellent condition
• Low mileage
• Elegance luxury trim
• 5.5L Naturally Aspirated V8
• Polished Burr Walnut wood interior trim
• High-Gloss Elegance chrome accents
• Comfort-tuned Elegance suspension
• Pillarless design
• Automatic Seatbelt Feeders
• Premium Leather Upholstery
• 10-way power-adjustable front seats
• Seat memory function
• Thermotronic multi-zone automatic climate control
• COMAND Navigation
• Parktronic park assist
• Electronic Stability Program
• ABS
• Brake Assist
• Front, side and rear airbags
• Power-folding mirrors

Vehicle & Engine Specs

• Engine: 5.5L Naturally Aspirated V8
• Power: 285 KW
• Torque: 530 Nm
• Transmission: 7G-Tronic 7-Speed automatic
• 0–100 km/h: 5.2 seconds
• Rear wheel drive
• Fuel Tank: 62 litres
• 12.3L / 100km average fuel economy

What Was Wrong When We Bought Her

Interior:
• Nothing needed to be done

Exterior:
• Stone chips touched up

Mechanical:
• Worn engine mountings replaced
• Control arms replaced

Service History

• Full Service History by agents and approved workshops

You don't come across CLK500s this clean every day. They're becoming proper modern classics, and finding one with this kind of history, this mileage and this level of condition is getting harder every year. If you've been searching for the right one to add to the collection, or simply want one of the best V8 grand tourers Mercedes ever built, congratulations... you've found it. Now all that's left is to grab a cup of coffee with us and make it yours.

Keep well, see you soon.