Used Mercedes-Benz CLK Bonnet

The CLK was made in two main generations: the W208 (1997–2002) and the W209 (2002–2009), and bonnets are not interchangeable between these two platforms. Within each generation there was a facelift — the W208 was facelifted around 2000 and the W209 around 2005 — and the facelift boundary is the key question for fitment. Whether a pre-facelift bonnet swaps directly onto a post-facelift car (or vice versa) within the same generation is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as front-end panel compatibility across a facelift can vary.

Both a 2004 and a 2007 CLK fall within the W209 generation (2002–2009), however 2004 sits before the mid-cycle facelift (around 2005) and 2007 sits after it. The facelift is the boundary that matters here, so while the platform is the same, you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations whether the bonnet panel itself interchanges across that 2005 facelift point before purchasing.

No, it does not matter — the bonnet is a front-end panel shared across body styles within the same generation, so a coupe-sourced bonnet and a cabriolet-sourced bonnet from the same generation are the same part. Simply make sure the generation (W208 or W209) and facelift period match your car, and the body style of the donor vehicle is irrelevant.

No, engine size makes no difference to bonnet fitment on the CLK — the bonnet is shared across all engine variants within a generation and facelift period. Whether your car is a CLK 200, CLK 320, or CLK 500, the bonnet panel is the same, so focus on matching the generation and facelift period rather than the engine.

Trim level does not affect bonnet fitment on the CLK, so a bonnet from an Elegance will fit an Avantgarde (or vice versa) provided the generation and facelift period match. Do be aware that colour and any factory-fitted features such as a different paint finish or bonnet badge surround may differ cosmetically between trim levels, so factor that in when sourcing from a breaker.

For the W209 generation, the facelift around 2005 brought revised front-end styling including updated lights and grille, which means a post-facelift bonnet may have different shut lines or contours to suit those revised components. When speaking to a breaker, give them your registration so they can confirm the exact facelift period of both the donor and your vehicle — this is the most reliable way to ensure the panel will suit your car.