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1999 Mercedes-Benz (W208) CLK320 Elegance Tip-Auto (5)

Vehicle Sale Price: £SOLD

Stunning 189 Black Opal - Pristine 211A Anthracite Leather Interior

Just 47K Miles - FMBSH - One Previous Owner - A Beautiful & Rare Example

High Factory Specification - Very Rare Electric Glass Sunroof - Full MB History

THE CAR

Date of Registration: 7th November 2000 (Registered New in Jersey: 01/10/1999)
VRM: J999 JNJ (Included in Sale)
MOT Expiry: 5th March 2022 (No Advisories)
Mileage: 47,828 Miles
Previous Keepers on V5:1
HPI Status: 100% Clear
Road Tax Cost: £270 pa (Six Months: £148.60)
All Original Keys: Two remote "Smart Keys" + 1 Emergency (Wallet) Key
Service History: Full & Complete MB/MB Specialist Inc Large File of Invoices & Supporting Paperwork.
Last Service: Major Service; 10/03/2021 at 47,827 miles as follows:

Engine Oil Flush/Filter/Change
Air Filter Replaced
All 12 Spark Plugs Replaced
Coolant Changed
Auto Transmission Fluid & Filter Changed
Cabin Filter Change
Brake Fluid Checked - OK
AC System Serviced - Vacuumed, Leak Tested & Re-gassed

In addition to service, the follow items were attended to and/or replaced:

Heater Blower Resistor Replaced
Dash Display Ribbons Replaced - To Address Common Problem of Fading Pixels
Brake Pedal Switch Replaced -A Common Issue
Water Pump Replaced (play in old pump)
Harmonic (Crankshaft) Pulley Replaced - A known issue for rubber insert perishing
4 x New Uniroyal Rainsport 3 Tyres Fitted - Existing Tyres were over 10 Years Old

FEATURES

Rare Electric Tilt/Slide Glass Sunroof (option cost £1067.75!)
Multiple Airbags
Anthracite Leather Interior
Centre "pop-up" Cup Holder (Very Handy!)
Multi-Contour (Orthopedic) Driver & Passenger Seats
Electric/Memory Adjusting Driver & Semi Electric Passenger Seat
Adjustable Steering Column
ABS/ESP/BAS
Electric/Heated Mirrors
Auto Dipping Rear View Mirrors
Cruise Control/Speed Limiter
Air Conditioning
Outside Temperature Gauge
PDC Front & Rear (Parking Sensors)
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Electric Windows
Load-Through Facility with 60/40 Folding Rear Seats
Remote Central Locking
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Alarm/Immobilisor
Power Steering
Load Adjustable Headlamps
Headlamp Washers
Front Fog Lamps
Rain Sensing Wipers
Illuminating Vanity Mirrors in Sunvisors
Door Exit Lights
MB Audio 10 CD/Tuner
Tinted Glass with Gradient Band Windscreen
Mercedes Alloy Wheels with Polished Outer Lip with 4 x Brand New Uniroyal Rainsport 3 Tyres (not shown in photos)

SUMMARY

Bought new from Jackson’s Mercedes, St.Helier for not so insignificant sum £34,000, however taking into consideration that VAT isn’t charged on the Channel Islands, this essentially saved the owner a considerable amount of money; if it had been bought on the mainland, the cost would have been nearer a whacking £40,000!

It remained on Jersey until November 2000, until it came over to the mainland with its only owner. It spent the next nineteen years in his possession, and was always garaged when not in use, and was correctly maintained by Mercedes-Benz of Brighton, and latterly a respected Mercedes Specialist (IN-Autos).

Finished in the unusual and high attractive 189 Black Opal, a colour best described as a metallic black with a wonderful green pearl hue, which is especially highlighted by sunlight. This is also a very well specified example and comes with several expensive and desirable options including Electric Tilt/Slide Glass Sunroof, Leather Interior, Air Conditioning, Tempomat (Cruise Control/Speed Limiter) Electric Seats (drivers memory also), Orthopaedic Seats and PDC (Parking Sensors) Front & Rear.

The bodywork & paintwork are in truly pristine condition with no dents, scuffs or scrapes usually associated with a 20 year old car. It’s also worth noting the car has none of the usual corrosion associated with Mercedes this era, and even the headlight lenses are as new with none of the common clouding or fading. The original diamond cut alloys are also in pristine condition and are shod with excellent matching Michelin Tyres , while the spare remains unused

The interior is particularly impressive and is in almost as new condition and is completely unmarked with zero wear. Two sets of genuine Mercedes mats are also in place (both carpet & rubber) and the walnut wood trim is excellent throughout. The interior still even retains the “new” smell and look. Needless to say, everything, including the air-conditioning works exactly as intended.

The day I bought this car, I drove it 335 miles on a “detoured” trip home, and I can report it drives utterly faultlessly with absolutely no rattles or unwanted noises. The M112 V6 engine, which is now widely regarded as one of the best engines Mercedes have made, is both ultra smooth and impressively powerful, and is a perfectly suited to the chassis dynamics of the W208 CLK, and unlike the workmanlike 4-cylinder variants, the V6 really does give every drive a real sense of occasion.

The car comes complete with its original owner’s manual/booklet, service book with full comprehensive service history, all three keys & all invoices documenting all service and repair work carried out. The original purchase invoice is also contained within the extensive history file.

So, in summary this is a simply beautiful example of a W208 CLK having had just one owner, and covered just 47k miles, with a full service history, with the added bonus of being finished in a very attractive and rare colour (most tend to be silver) As such, especially with W208 CLK’s becoming increasing sought after, particularly the six and eight cylinder variants, this exceptional CLK320 would be absolutely ideal as a weekend or show car. Equally it could also be used for comfortable & reliable everyday motoring, although, I think it would be somewhat of a shame to subject such a wonderfully preserved example to bad weather.

THE MTSV DIFFERENCE

Unlike some, I don't just simply go out, buy any old car, give it a good clean, then advertise it for more than the purchase price, disregarding any issues the car may have in the hope the new buyer won’t notice…I just couldn’t do that. The cars I source are carefully selected and I work very hard so that when my cars leave me, I have the satisfaction of knowing they are as good as they possibly can be within the constraints I have. As such I have many repeat customers and new customers that have been recommended via word of mouth…the ultimate accolade for anyone in business.

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