Used Mercedes-Benz CLK Clutch Slave Cylinder
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A buyer's guide to used Mercedes-Benz CLK clutch slave cylinder
No two clutch slave cylinders are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
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Fitment questions
Does a Mercedes-Benz CLK actually have a clutch slave cylinder?
Only manual-gearbox CLKs have a clutch slave cylinder — and it is worth knowing that the vast majority of CLKs sold in the UK were fitted with automatic gearboxes, so many examples simply never had this part. If your CLK has a manual gearbox, the slave cylinder will be present; if it is an automatic, there is no clutch in the traditional sense and therefore no clutch slave cylinder. Check your V5 or a VIN check to confirm your gearbox type before searching for this part.
Will a clutch slave cylinder from a W208 CLK fit a W209 CLK?
The CLK ran across two generations — the W208 (1997–2002) and the W209 (2002–2010) — and these are distinct platforms with different running gear, so parts from one generation will not reliably cross to the other. The slave cylinder follows the engine code and gearbox configuration rather than the generation badge alone, but crossing the W208-to-W209 boundary makes a direct swap very unlikely. Confirm fitment against your exact registration with the breaker before purchasing.
Does the engine code matter when buying a used CLK clutch slave cylinder, or is the year enough?
The engine code matters far more than the year, because Mercedes used several different manual-gearbox and engine combinations within the same model year, and the slave cylinder is matched to the specific drivetrain rather than the calendar year. Your engine code is printed on your V5 logbook or can be obtained from a VIN check, and supplying it to the breaker is the single most useful thing you can do. Year alone is not sufficient and risks ordering the wrong part.
Does it matter whether my CLK is an Avantgarde, Elegance, or Sport when buying a clutch slave cylinder?
No — trim level makes no difference to clutch slave cylinder fitment whatsoever, as this is a purely mechanical component tied to the engine and gearbox, not to the trim specification. Avantgarde, Elegance, and Sport variants sharing the same engine code and manual gearbox will use the same slave cylinder. What does matter is your exact engine code, fuel type, and that you have a manual rather than automatic gearbox.
Can I use a clutch slave cylinder from a manual petrol CLK on a manual diesel CLK?
Not necessarily — different engines, even within the same generation, can use different clutch and hydraulic components, so fuel type and engine code both play a role. A petrol and a diesel CLK with different engine codes are unlikely to share the same slave cylinder even if the gearbox type appears the same. Always supply your exact engine code to the breaker so they can match the part correctly to your vehicle.
My CLK is a late W209 (post-2005 facelift) — will a slave cylinder from an early W209 fit?
The W209 received a facelift in 2005, and while the core platform remained the same, there is a possibility of ancillary or mounting changes within the production run that could affect compatibility. The engine code is your safest guide here — if the engine codes match, fitment is more likely, but mid-production changes are something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration rather than assume. Do not rely on year alone when crossing the pre- and post-facelift boundary.