Description
Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG Cabriolet - 5.4 V8 - 117,267 miles
Genuine A209 CLK55 AMG Cabriolet powered by the naturally aspirated 5.4-litre M113 AMG V8.
These are genuinely rare cars in the UK. DVLA-derived licensing data shows only around 164 vehicles currently recorded under the main "Mercedes CLK55 AMG Auto" classification as licensed for the road, with other small related CLK55 AMG classifications recorded separately. The surviving population has reduced significantly over the years.
This is a rare combination of AMG V8 performance, four-seat practicality and open-top motoring. The car drives very well, the engine runs strongly and smoothly, and the automatic gearbox is operating correctly and changing as it should.
The car comes with its original Mercedes-Benz service book, invoices and supporting paperwork. The service book contains 8 recorded service entries from 8,230 miles through to 106,118 miles:
23/08/2006 - 8,230 miles - Mercedes-Benz dealer
29/07/2008 - 18,528 miles - Evans Halshaw
27/02/2010 - 30,852 miles - Mercedes-Benz main dealer
05/10/2011 - 41,602 miles - Mercedes-Benz service
08/06/2012 - 56,221 miles - Springwell Motors
04/02/2013 - 66,977 miles - Mercedes-Benz main dealer
01/12/2016 - 74,865 miles - Mercedes-Benz of Sheffield
23/12/2023 - 106,118 miles - Merc Worx Mercedes specialist
There is also supporting documentation for significant additional maintenance.
At 79,337 miles the 722.6 automatic gearbox was removed, stripped and overhauled following water ingress, with associated torque-converter work and replacement of the radiator. The invoice for this work was approximately £2,019.
Further documented maintenance includes a major service with all 16 spark plugs replaced, filters and brake-fluid work, together with a later automatic transmission fluid and filter service.
Recent maintenance during my ownership includes:
New water pump
Engine oil and filter change
Oil-filter-housing seals replaced
Coolant expansion tank replaced
Gearbox valve-body work
Transmission solenoid/seal work
Gearbox oil flushed and renewed during the valve-body repair
Genuine Mercedes-Benz oils, coolant, fluids and parts have been used where applicable.
All fitted options and electrical equipment are fully operational, including the electrically operated convertible roof, climate control, COMAND/navigation, electric equipment and AMG instrumentation.
The black leather interior presents well for its age and mileage and the car retains