2007 Mercedes-Benz

The CLK goes down the 'looking good' rather than 'feeling sporty' coupé route. Its sleeker shape and big pillarless doors lend it a more sophisticated air than a Mercedes saloon. It's a competent driver and the more powerful variants can call upon considerable straight-line performance. But it feels more at home cruising to boutiques and beauty parlours or commanding respect in the office car park rather than chasing down twisty roads.As with all Mercedes-Benz cars there are no deadlocks, but that's a sign of how highly they rate safety. Six airbags come standard (front, side and head airbags for both front seat occupants) and an electronic stability programme is fitted to all models. Rear side airbags are optional but there's no Euro NCAP crash test rating. It may be a two-door, but accessing the rear seats isn't too difficult, provided you're fairly agile. There's also a good-sized boot with 381-litres of space - about the same as a Ford Focus, and the rear seats flip down to increase the load area. There's no need to stretch behind for seatbelts either - after closing the door, front seat occupants are handed their seatbelts as an electric arm extends from behind your shoulder.Subtle curves and traditional style instruments with modern white LED distinguish the interior of the CLK - but it's more focussed towards comfort rather than performance driving. The analogue clock is the same size as the rev counter, perhaps hinting that ringing every last rpm from the engine will not be a priority for the owner. Materials feel reassuring in quality compared with a few earlier models from Mercedes-Benz and visibility is good - albeit with the inevitable compromise of the tapering roof-line increasing blindspots to the rear. It's passable as a full-time four seater with adequate rear legroom for children and enough headroom for most passengers, but it can feel a little claustrophobic in the back. It does a good job of cocooning occupants from the outside world though. The earlier CLK270 CDI models have more intrusion from engine vibration than other models. The later diesels - especially the 320 CDI - are much better. Wind and road noise are kept to a minimum though, even at higher speeds.Mercedes servicing rates are particularly high but residual values are impressive so used values should hold up well. Fuel and insurance costs will depend upon your extravagance in the engine department - the CLK500 only averages 25mpg and is group 20 insurance. The CLK is quite a polluting model. With an average of 226g/km CO2 across the model line-up, its emissions are a little high for a sports coupe. The best model is the C220 CDI which emits 169g/km of CO2 and returns 44mpg. We haven't heard of any major mechanical issues with the CLK and it should prove as reliable as other modern Mercedes. All the engines have proved durable in other models. Check our website for more stock. Friendly and approachable sales team, check out our reviews.

Features:

1/3 to 2/3 split folding rear seats, 18" 5 spoke AMG alloy wheels, ABS with Brake Assist, Adaptive accelerator pedal, Aerial in rear window, Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser, AMG body styling, AMG floormats, AMG rear boot spoiler, Auto dimming interior and driver's door mirror, Auto Mercedes-Benz child seat recognition sensor, Automatic rain sensing wipers, Auxiliary input socket in glovebox, Black roof lining, Body coloured bumpers, Body coloured door handles with chrome trim, Body coloured rub strips with chrome trim, Charcoal filter, Chrome window surround, Collapsible steel spare wheel, Driver/Front Passenger airbags, Driver/front passenger head+thorax airbag, Dust/pollen filter, Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors, Electric front/rear windows, ESP with Acceleration skid control (ASR), Exit lights in front doors, First aid kit, Folding rear centre armrest with cupholders, Front brake callipers with Mercedes Benz lettering, Front centre armrest, adjustable with storage, Front fog lights, Front height/angle adjust neck pro active head restraints, Front seatbelt feeders, Front seats - 'Easy Entry', Green tinted heat insulating glass, Headlamp assist, Headlight washers, Heated screen wash system, Height/reach adjustable steering column, Isofix rear child seat fastenings, Locking wheel bolts, Lowered sports suspension, Multi function steering wheel + trip computer, Multi-contour front seat backrest+squab adjust-as pair, Outside temperature gauge, Oval exhaust pipe, Remote boot release, Remote central locking, Retractable head restraints on all rear seats, Seatbelt pretensioners with load limiters, Service indicator (ASSYST), Sports pedals with steel inserts and rubber studs, Steering wheel gearshift paddles, Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors, Third high level brake light, Tyre pressure warning