

This 2000 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG was originally sold in December 1999 in Pompano Beach, Florida. The first owner kept the car until December 2002, at which point it was leased to a second owner in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 2005, the current owner assumed the lease and subsequently acquired the vehicle outright at the end of the lease term in 2007. The car has lived in a western climate since 2005 and consistently garaged. The odometer currently displays just over 106,000 documented miles, with the most recent 48,000 miles added by the seller. Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (744) with a Silver and Black (588) Nappa Leather interior, this C43 AMG is powered by an AMG-tuned 4.3-liter M113 V8 engine, paired with a five-speed automatic transmission controlled by a Touch-Shift gate unique to the 2000 model year. This vehicle is accompanied by comprehensive service documentation dating back to 2003, demonstrating consistent and attentive maintenance. Most recent maintenance includes new rubber fender moldings, Lemforder engine and transmission mounts, a rebuilt drivers side CV axle (boots replacement), Bilstein steering damper, new headliner and sunshade fabric, re-covered c-pillars, and a transmission service with a new OEM conductor plate. This C43 AMG is a rare example, being one of only 90 units produced for the 2000 model year, one of 25 sold in the U.S., and one of 1,125 total C43s in the market. Key features include an electric tilt/slide sunroof, automatic climate control, foldable rear seats, multi-disc CD changer, heated multi-contour power front seats, embroidered C43 front floor mats, telescoping steering column and automatic climate control with REST functionality. The vehicle is offered with its first aid kit, tool kit, original owner’s manuals and books, radio code card, comprehensive maintenance records since 2003, a Carfax report, and a clean Alaska title.
The car is finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic (744) and showcases AMG-specific ground effects, which include sculpted bumpers, side skirts, and twin polished AMG exhaust tips. Other exterior features are a power sunroof, IR key-controlled open/close window and sunroof function, integrated antenna, fog lights, and factory smoked tail lamps. The front of the car shows light rock chips consistent with its age and a chip on the rear of the trunk. The rubber body moldings between the rocker panels and quarter panels have been replaced with new OEM seals and all glass, headlamp and fog light lens, and trim are in excellent condition, contributing to the car’s well-preserved appearance. The seller has documented all exterior imperfections in the accompanying photo gallery. Consistently garaged since 2005, the car remains rust-free, and reflects caring ownership.
The cabin features Silver and Black (588) Nappa Leather upholstery on the seats, door panels, headrests, shift knob, and steering wheel. All leather surfaces are original and well preserved, with minor discoloration at the top of the steering wheel. The steering wheel retains its original Black leather finish, complemented by a perforated silver leather upper accent, while the factory shift knob includes a coordinated silver leather insert and "Sport" branding. Original C43 AMG embroidered floor mats remain in place for both front and rear seating positions, featuring silver-accented stitching as pictured in the accompanying gallery. Burl Walnut veneers accent the center console, door panels, cup holder, and upper dashboard; no aging is evident except for a small vertical crack in the lacquer finish centered on the curved upper dashboard veneer, as shown in the images. Notable features include heated front seats with air-adjustable front leg support, side bolsters and dual lumbar support, automatic climate control, power-adjustable heated side mirrors, a stock Becker audio head unit paired with a trunk-mounted 6-disc changer, integrated HomeLink control buttons on the auto-dimming rear view mirror, lighted visor vanity mirrors and power-lowering rear headrests. All backlighting on the buttons and instrumentation is shown to be working as is all interior lighting.
The digital odometer currently reads just over 106k miles, of which 48,000 miles were accrued by the seller since acquiring the vehicle in 2005. White AMG instrument dials include a 160-mph speedometer and a 7k-rpm tachometer along with gauges for engine temperature and fuel level. Digital readouts display the time and outside temperature with all pixels displaying in orange.
The 4.3-liter M113 V8 was factory rated at 302 horsepower and 302 lb-ft of torque and drives the rear wheels through a 722.6 five-speed automatic transmission. The 2000 model year C43 AMG is equipped with the Touch Shift electronic shifter, replacing the linear shifter gate design of earlier models. The seller has comprehensive records since January 2003, which are available for review in the gallery below. The car includes documentation of regular oil changes and an extensive dealer service history. Engine bay photos confirm a complete airbox with the Mercedes-Benz emblem intact, a feature often missing on similar vehicles. The Mobil 1 oil sticker remains affixed to the radiator support and compliments the near-new cleanliness under the hood. The recent replacement of the valve cover and oil cooler gaskets helps ensure that the engine remains free from oil leaks.
The attached Carfax lists a damage claim in 2002 but shows consistent dealer service with all three owners along with 14 history records. This C43 AMG is offered by the current owner with the first aid kit, tool kit, original owners manuals and books, radio code card, thorough maintenance records since 2003, a Carfax report, and a clean Alaska title.
The seller has included the following videos:
Styling is subjective, but we think the W202 in AMG trim is one of the most handsome sedans Mercedes-Benz has ever put out. The W202 was a light-year jump over the W201 190E as far as construction, interior quality, and packaging goes and truly feels like a modern car. This generation of C-Class is both tough and reliable to boot. The C43 follows in the C36’s footsteps, but didn’t come from two separate homes as the C43 was the first AMG to be built all in-house by Mercedes-Benz. Most importantly, this C43 AMG is a model year 2000, which is one of the first ones we’ve actually ever seen. The Classic Center says only 90 were built for 2000 making this example eyewateringly rare. They also got some key updates and changes including the transmission tuning, the Touch Shift transmission shifter gate, and C43 stamped brake calipers. This example comes with thorough service records dating back to 2003, most of which are from the dealer, a new headliner (they ALL fail), refinished Aero II Monoblocks, and the ride height corrected with lowering springs and tough Bilstein/Koni shocks. There’s nothing else to really do to this car other than drive it. These are so good in stock form that they make a perfect daily driver. Nice ones are getting exceedingly hard to find and are coming up in the market. One just won second place for best in show for Mercedes-Benz at Pebble Beach’s Legends of the Autobahn this year. That says all you need to know.
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21 Comments
Thanks to everyone here for your interest, kind words and of course; your bids. My apologies for my late response as I had a 1300 mile drive to make (in my truck, not the AMG!) immediately after the bidding ended. I have a good feeling about this auction still finding this gem a new, and happy, owner!Got distracted by my 7 months old crying and did not bid further. This car is worth 18-20. Sad it was not sold.Sorry, didn't meet reserve. No fault of seller, excellent presentation, responsive to questions & comments. Hopefully the last bid is close enough for seller & highest bider to come to an agreement on sale price.$16,916 bid placed by @Gowers
$16,666 bid placed by @UnicornCollecter
$16,000 bid placed by @Gowers
$15,750 bid placed by @Ernest
$15,500 bid placed by @Gowers
$15,250 bid placed by @Carguytim
@DF315 The clearcoat is in excellent condition, there is absolutely no oxidization. There is a small blemish on the trunk lid as can be seen in the photos courtesy of a bird many years ago. Hard to see unless you view it at the correct light angle. It has always been kept in a garage. And since transporting it to AZ 3 years ago, it has been in storage and rarely driven (<200 miles) other than to keep it healthy and fueled. I have always hand washed it or in a pinch, used touchless car washes. It has been waxed regularly with Maguires Carnuba cleaner/paste wax.How is the clear coat on the car ?$15,000 bid placed by @TJdriver
$11,000 bid placed by @Carguytim
Hello again everyone and thank you for your interest in this rare classic AMG!!! This car is ready to go; brand new tires, fresh MB Mobil 1 oil and filter, K&N air filter refreshed, tranny serviced, brake fluid flushed, new steering damper, engine and tranny mounts, and a new Bosch wiper blade. Everything works. All you need to do is drive it away! It is presently in a Toy Storage unit with 24hr access and full-time on-site management, in-unit power, water and air access just outside the door. Rent is paid through the end of December if you need time for shipping. Arrangements could be made beyond that if needed and I'll be here to respond to any last minute questions. Best of luck on your bids for this very rare classis Benz!!!@Jasper_Stokes : The car is factory equipped with an INCREDIBLE Bose stereo system paired to a Becker head unit and trunk mounted 6-disc changer. Yes, the tape player and all features funtion as new. I am truly going to miss it!Any improvements made to the stereo system? Does the cassette player work?@Marichardson : Hello, and thanks for joining the party! This vehicle did not come with the xenon option. However, both headlight units are genuine MB units and both are new. A small rock from the highway broke the lens on the passenger side at just over 100k miles. My insurance covered the replacement of the entire assembly with a new one from the MB dealer. It drove me crazy to see the new one not match the driver's side as it was showing 100k of tiny chips on the lenses. So I replaced it with a new genuine OEM assembly to match. Both sides included new sidelamp assemblies. I have the receipts and paperwork for both. Thanks for your interest!Hello, a little late to the party...can you confirm if front headlight assemblies are the original OEM xenon (HID)? TIA@ClayMan : The report of an accident and/or damage appears to have been made during the vehicle's original ownership, unfortunately, I am unaware of any repairs made by them. The second owner, who leased the C43 with a Starmark warranty, confirmed to me that no accidents had occurred while in his possession. Both the 2005 Carfax and pre-purchase inspection reports at that time, showed no signs of accidents or damage. To the best of my knowledge, this car remains accident-free, as I have found no evidence that would suggest otherwise.Thank you, I see it now. Can you tell me more about the incident, what was repaired and/or replaced?@ClayMan : Click on the 'CarFax' logo at the top of this listing. Should take you directly to it... Message me if that doesn't work and we'll get it sorted out. Thanks!Where is the CarFax report?$10,452 bid placed by @Srki15
$10,202 bid placed by @peterten
Yes they will.. it does look like a really lovely one! Good luck with the sale!!@ubergruber : Indeed they are, and a genuine W202 C55??? Wow, that's very special!!! Someone is going to really love taking this one home for sure...These are great looking and driving cars. So understated and underrated. This one looks really really special! I have a genuine w202 c55 and they are hoots to drive. Great chassis Good luck with the auction.$5,000 bid placed by @Thomas7
I bought a silver C43 AMG new from Hacienda Motors, now MBZ of Pleasanton, and it was a great car with that V8. I passed it on to a freind, when I got my E55 the next year, and she kept it until 2020 and still talks about how much she loved that car to this day.$3,500 bid placed by @Briansm3
$1,000 bid placed by @Toni1990
@dbwisle : Sad story indeed... I never imagined parting with this beauty. But truth is, I have often considered that fate when driving this one and can honestly say that factor greatly atribbutes to its relatively low mileage. Thanks for your support!I also owned a 2000 C43; 1 of 25 in the US. I absolutely love this car, so I now own a ‘99 C43, my ‘00 was in a minor accident and insurance totaled…I probably should have repaired, it. I bet there are less than 10 US models left; great, awesome car; I like it better than my 911. Good luck to all…Hello everyone and welcome to my auction for this exceptionally rare 2000 C43! This car has been my pride and joy since 2005 and after 20 memorable years together, the time has come to hand it over to its next caring owner. Storing it year after year for the sake of a few very brief fair-weather thrill rides each year no longer makes sense as I continue to live and work overseas. Never neglected and always garaged, It's been kept it in pristine condition inside and out (no sticky residue products ever used on plastics!), the leather well-conditioned and any maintenance needed promptly handled with OEM parts when possible. You will find all features and functions work as new and the A/C blows ice-cold. Also included is an OEM front license plate mounting bracket. Please take the time to watch the videos and don’t hesitate to ask questions. Best of luck with the bidding and congratulations to the new owner of this gem in advance!