

This 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG was ordered for the U.S. market and first shows registration as a personal lease vehicle in Rhode Island in 2001, followed by California registration beginning in 2004. Finished in Black (040) over Exclusive Graphite/Anthracite AMG Leather (581), power is provided by a naturally aspirated 5.4-liter V8 paired with a five-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes AMG bodywork, staggered 17-inch AMG Monoblock wheels, xenon headlamps with washers, heated power-adjustable front seats, automatic climate control, and a factory BOSE stereo. Modifications include an Alcantara headliner and chrome headlamp surrounds. The seller reports acquiring the car approximately three years ago and adding 5k of the 131,500 miles shown, with the title formally transferred into their name in May 2026. Recent work includes replacement of the valve cover gaskets, oil pan, driveshaft, and front and rear control arms. This CLK55 AMG is now offered by the private seller in San Jose, California with three years of service records, one key, manufacturer’s literature, floor mats, a Carfax report, and a rebuilt California title in the seller’s name.
The exterior is finished in Black (040) and features AMG bumper covers and side skirts, a rear lip spoiler, xenon headlamps with washers, integrated front fog lamps, and AMG exhaust outlets. Chrome surrounds have been added to the headlamps. The seller reports that the front and rear bumpers and driver’s door were repainted due to fading, while the driver-side rear quarter panel was repainted following professional rust repair. According to the seller, the previous owner attributed the car’s total-loss history to vandalism involving key scratches along the driver’s door and rear quarter panel and stated that those areas had been repaired. Documentation establishing the cause of the title brand is not available. The Carfax separately documents accidents in 2010 and 2011, along with additional damage in 2019. Minimal surface corrosion underneath is reported by the seller.
Staggered 17-inch AMG Monoblock wheels measure 7.5 inches wide up front and 8.5 inches wide in the rear and wear Primewell Valera Sport A/S tires. The car features AMG suspension and four-wheel disc brakes with ABS. The rear control arms were replaced at approximately 130k miles, and the Carfax documents replacement of the front shock absorbers in 2013.
The cabin features Exclusive Graphite/Anthracite AMG Leather (581) with coordinating carpets and door panels, complemented by wood veneer on the doors and center console. An Alcantara headliner has been installed. Interior equipment includes heated power-adjustable front seats with memory, automatic climate control, cruise control, a Mercedes-Benz Audio 30 stereo, and the factory sound system. Additional amenities include an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a garage door opener, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. Wear is visible on the seating surfaces. The seller notes that the power glass sunroof and rear window roller blind are inoperative.
The leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel fronts AMG instrumentation including a speedometer, tachometer, fuel-level gauge, and coolant-temperature gauge. Digital readouts provide mileage, trip information, outside temperature, and vehicle status. The seller reports a current odometer reading of 131,500 miles, approximately 5k of which were added during their ownership.
The naturally aspirated 5.4-liter M113 V8 was factory rated at 342 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque, with power delivered to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. Work performed during current ownership includes replacement of the valve cover gaskets at approximately 128k miles, the oil pan at 129k miles, and the driveshaft and front and rear control arms at 130k miles. The seller states that the car was stored in their backyard for a period after purchase while repairs were completed, and that the title transfer was finalized after the car passed emissions testing. Service records covering approximately three years accompany the sale.
The Carfax report lists seven owners and 13 service history records. A February 2010 accident involved the right front and required towing, while a May 2011 accident involved the left front. A rebuilt title was first reported in December 2011. Additional damage reported in September 2019 was classified as minor and involved the front, rear, right rear, and right side. The report records a passed emissions inspection on May 9, 2026, followed by a new ownership entry and rebuilt title issuance on May 11, 2026, corresponding with the seller’s account of the delayed title transfer. The seller is available during the auction for inspections. The sale includes one key, manufacturer’s literature, floor mats, service records from current ownership, and a rebuilt California title in the seller’s name.
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The C208 CLK55 captures a particularly appealing chapter of AMG. It gave us a compact coupe, a naturally aspirated V8, and enough subtlety that the Monoblocks and exhaust tips have to be noticed. Black over black suits that formula well. This example’s rebuilt title and disclosed faults are central to its story, as are the recent mechanical work and accompanying records. For someone looking to enjoy an early AMG coupe and continue improving it, there’s a compelling foundation here. The appeal is getting behind the wheel and putting that M113 to use as much as you can.
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