This 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Cabriolet was sold new in Pennsylvania in August of 2002 where it remained until relocating to Virginia with the selling dealer in 2024. The optional designo Espresso Edition came exclusively in designo Mocha Black (033) over designo Light Brown Nappa (X35). Power is provided by a 3.2-liter V6 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a Black power-folding soft top, power and heated front seats, automatic climate control, and Bose audio. In preparation for the sale, the soft top was serviced along with a fresh oil change and state inspection performed. The odometer currently shows just under 17k original miles. This final-year model CLK320 Cabriolet is now offered by the selling dealer with the original window sticker, original Bill of Sale, manufacturer’s literature, original tool kit, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Pennsylvania title.
The car is finished in designo Mocha Black (033) which is exclusive to the designo Espresso Edition cars. Features include lower front fog lamps, electrically adjustable side mirrors with integrated turn signals, rain sensing wipers, and a black power-folding soft top. The soft top was recently serviced with an adjustment to the limit switch and all latches actuated to ensure proper working order. The condition of the paint and trim is extremely well-preserved. The seller notes a 1 inch scratch that was previously touched up on the rear left bumper corner as detailed in the photo gallery. The soft top features a glass rear window and shows in excellent condition.
Original 16” wheels are shown in factory finish with painted centers and a machined outer lip. GoodYear Eagle RS-A tires showing 2022 date codes are mounted and measure 205/55 per factory specification. Braking is handled by discs at all four corners. There are no imperfections noted on the wheels and a spare is located under the trunk floor.
The seats are finished in designo Light Brown Nappa (X35) Leather with matching door cards, steering wheel, and shift knob. Original designo Curled Maple wood trim lines the center console, dash, and doors. Interior features include power windows, automatic climate control, electrically adjustable and heated front seats with position memory, cruise control, Bose audio, and a 6-disc CD changer. All electronics are reported to be in good working order with no issues noted. Matching designo leather-trimmed floor mats are shown in the footwells and the soft top headliner remains in good condition without wear shown. All leather surfaces feature a double-stitched seam.
The designo leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and a combination gauge for coolant temperature and fuel level. Digital readouts can be seen for ambient temperature and time, and all pixels are in working order. The digital odometer now shows just under 17k miles.
The 3.2-liter M112 V6 was rated at 215 horsepower and 229 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. In preparation for the sale, a fresh oil and filter change has been performed along with a state inspection. Additional photos of the underbody are available in the gallery.
The Carfax report lists no accidents or damage, and registration in Pennsylvania since new. A mileage discrepancy is noted when the 2nd owner registered the car in 2023 and is a result of a clerical error. The selling dealer has submitted a request to correct to Carfax and the car is sold with a clean title labeled "actual mileage." This 17k-mile designo Cabriolet is now offered by the seller with the original window sticker, original Bill of Sale, manufacturer’s literature, original tool kit, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Pennsylvania title.
Videos below demonstrate a cold start, soft top in operation, exterior and interior walk around, and driving footage.
This is a very special CLK. As one of the very few 2003 models of the A208 chassis, the original owner of had the option of purchasing the newly released W209 CLK for the same price. No, this wasn't a dealer markdown just to move it off the lot. The original window sticker and original bill of sale both come with the car and show an original purchase price of nearly $60k in late 2002. The designo Espresso Edition is one of our favorite color combinations and came with a $6,325 premium. Included is the gorgeous Mocca Black paint color which shows a deep black color in the shade and an underlying rich Mocca brown metallic in direct sunlight. The interior is equally as impressive with Light Brown double-stitched leather covering the seats and door cards. Even the steering wheel. shift knob, and wood trim are unique to this designo spec. The condition is truly impressive both inside and out, and is a testament to the incredibly low mileage of this CLK. There's no question this car has been well cared for over the years and stored indoors. If there was a way to step back in time and order a new designo CLK at the dealership, this is what you'd get. Don't miss your chance to own this highly impressive and rarely spec'd CLK on The MB Market!
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