2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK280 Elegance Auto

Highlights

Recently serviced with a new MOT valid until August 2025
Always stored in a garage and never used in rain or winter
Factory AMG alloy wheels on an Elegance specification
Comprehensive service history with recent maintenance
Only driven about 1,200 miles per year since 2021

The Appeal

Famously one of the last cars built by Karmann's Osnabrück plant before it was shut down, the CLK280 Convertible in many ways represents the nature of Mercedes-Benz' 21st century exploits. Capable performance, sleek styling and endlessly fashionable, the car was made available in three trims - the Elegance trim was one of the most desirable, boasting green-tinted glass, 7-spoke polished 16-inch alloy wheels, and an attractive wooden interior trim that harked back to the company's impressive heritage.

With a comprehensive service history, recent major services, and a new MOT valid until August 2025, this CLK280 Elegance is an eminently drivable, very desirable car. It's been sparingly used, always garaged, and never exposed to harsh weather conditions. Equally suited to daily driving as it is a rather luxuriant cruise, this CLK280 is well-worth the attention it'll receive at auction.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 2006
Recently serviced with new MOT valid until August 2025
Main dealer service in 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2013
Auriga Cars service in 2015
Gap in history until 2021
Purchased as a 3rd vehicle in 2021
The vendor is believed to be the third keeper
Serviced annually during current ownership:
- 2021 by Ashinton Autodrome
- 2022 and 2023 by Ross Duthie Vehicle Solutions
- 6th August 2024 by Halfords in Aberdeen
2022 service included a gearbox service
2023 service included replacement of front axle spring and rear spring
2024 service included AC regas
Original Handbook and two remote keys
Driven about 1,200 miles per year
Always stored in a garage
Currently indicates 81,200 miles

The Condition

Unusual colour of Bright Silver (775U), rather than the more commonly seen Iridium Silver
Paintwork in good condition with only a few chips and marks
Glasswork and lenses in good condition
The convertible roof is in good condition and operating as it should
Tyres replaced with branded tyres about 1,500 miles ago
All electrics work, including recently regassed AC
No tears in upholstery
We're informed that all controls are working as they should
Wooden trims look in fine order
Carpet mats as new, carpet underneath as new
Factory specifications:
- Bright Silver (775U) with full black leather (801A) interior
- Burred walnut trim
- 18-inch 5 spoke AMG Alloys
- Fully electric folding hood
- Cruise Control
- Radio CD Audio 20
- Dual Zone Climate Control
- Heated Screen wash and Headlamp Cleaning

The Mechanics

3.0 V6 engine
Automatic transmission with 7 gears
Engine bay in excellent order with no areas of concern
2022 service included a gearbox service
2023 service included replacement of front axle spring and rear spring
2024 service included AC regas
No known mechanical or electrical issues
The vendor reports that the car is reliable, and has never failed to start

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