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Second Hand Mercedes-Benz CLK Coil Spring

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What to check when buying a used Mercedes-Benz CLK coil spring

A used coil spring that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:

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Fitment questions

Do Mercedes-Benz CLK coil springs actually exist, or does it use a different suspension setup?

Yes, the CLK does use coil springs – it runs a conventional coil-spring and strut setup at the front, and a multi-link rear suspension also using coil springs, so there is a genuine used part to source. This applies across both main generations of the CLK (W208, 1997–2002, and W209, 2002–2009). If you have been quoted for a spring, you are looking for the right part.

Will a coil spring from a W208 CLK (1997–2002) fit my W209 CLK (2002–2009)?

No – the W208 and W209 are completely different generations with different bodyshells, subframes, and suspension geometry, so the springs are not interchangeable. Always match the part to your generation, and confirm your exact registration with the breaker so they can pull the right spring for your car.

Does it matter which engine my CLK has when buying a used coil spring?

Engine size can influence spring rates because heavier or more powerful variants may have been fitted with uprated springs to cope with the extra weight or performance – this is particularly worth bearing in mind if your CLK has the V8 AMG engine versus a four-cylinder. However, whether a specific spring from one engine variant will cross-fit another is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as spring rate differences are not always straightforward to identify from the part alone.

Does the trim level matter – for example, will a spring from an Elegance fit an Avantgarde or a Sport?

Trim level alone does not affect which coil spring is fitted on the CLK – Elegance, Avantgarde, and Sport are largely cosmetic designations. That said, if your car has AMG Sport or factory lowered suspension, there may be a different spring fitted, so confirm with the breaker whether the donor car's spec matches yours rather than assuming trim badges are enough.

Does it matter whether I need a front or rear coil spring, or a NS or OS spring?

Front and rear springs are completely different parts and are not interchangeable, so make sure you know which end of the car needs replacing before contacting a breaker. For rear springs on the CLK's multi-link setup, left and right can also differ, so confirm the axle and side (NS nearside, or OS offside) with the breaker when you request a quote.

My CLK is a 2005 – could a spring from a 2002 car fit, given that was when the W209 launched?

Both a 2002 and a 2005 CLK should be W209 generation cars, but 2002 was the very first year of that generation, and early production cars can occasionally differ from later builds. It is worth confirming with the breaker that the donor car's build date and spec align with yours, particularly if your car has any suspension variants, before assuming the part will drop straight in.