Second Hand Mercedes-Benz CLK Differential
Get quotes for a used or replacement Mercedes-Benz CLK differential. Genuine second hand parts from UK vehicle dismantlers - free request, breakers with stock reply direct.
Enter your registration or select your vehicle
Find the right part faster and get quotes direct from UK breakers - free, and no obligation.
A buyer's guide to used Mercedes-Benz CLK differential
No two differentials 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 front or rear
- State the engine code if known
Other used Mercedes-Benz CLK parts
- Used Mercedes-Benz CLK Sump
- Used Mercedes-Benz CLK Engine
- Used Mercedes-Benz CLK Gearbox
- Used Mercedes-Benz CLK Alternator
- Used Mercedes-Benz CLK Rear Light
- Used Mercedes-Benz CLK Quarter Panel
- Used Mercedes-Benz CLK Seat
- Used Mercedes-Benz CLK Fuel Tank
- Used Mercedes-Benz CLK Bulkhead
- Used Mercedes-Benz CLK Axle
- Used Mercedes-Benz CLK Scuttle Panel
- Used Mercedes-Benz CLK Front Cross Member
Used differential for other Mercedes-Benz models
Fitment questions
What years does the Mercedes-Benz CLK cover and are there different generations I need to know about?
The CLK ran across two main generations: the W208 from 1997 to 2002, and the W209 from 2002 to 2009, with the W209 receiving a facelift in 2005. When sourcing a used differential, knowing which generation your car belongs to is the starting point, but your engine code from the V5 or a VIN check is the most useful detail you can give a breaker.
Will a differential from a 2004 CLK fit my 2006 CLK W209?
Both years sit within the W209 generation, but 2004 is pre-facelift and 2006 is post-facelift (the facelift ran from 2005), so there is a production boundary between them. The differential fitment is driven primarily by engine code and gearbox type rather than the facelift itself, but whether ancillary or mounting details changed across that 2005 boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying.
Does the CLK's trim level — Elegance, Avantgarde, or AMG — affect which differential I need?
Trim level alone does not determine differential fitment on the CLK; what matters is the engine code, fuel type, and whether the car has a manual or automatic gearbox. An Elegance and an Avantgarde sharing the same engine code and gearbox type will need the same differential, so don't let the badge guide your search. Do be aware that AMG variants (such as the CLK 55 AMG or CLK 63 AMG) carry different engine codes and may use a higher-spec differential, so always confirm the engine code rather than relying on the AMG badge alone.
Does it matter whether my CLK is a coupe or a cabriolet when buying a differential?
Body style — coupe or cabriolet — does not affect differential fitment; the differential follows the drivetrain, not the roof. Focus on matching the engine code and gearbox type to the donor vehicle, and let the breaker cross-reference against your registration to verify compatibility.
I have a CLK 320 — will a differential from a CLK 280 fit it?
The CLK 320 and CLK 280 are different engine variants, and the engine code is the deciding factor for differential fitment, not the badge displacement alone. Supply your exact engine code to the breaker — found on your V5 or via a VIN check — so they can confirm whether the donor unit is a match rather than going by the badge name.
Do I need to worry about ECU pairing or coding when fitting a used CLK differential?
A mechanical differential itself does not carry ECU coding in the way that some electronic modules do, but if your CLK has an electronic limited-slip differential or any electronically controlled rear differential unit, whether it requires any calibration or pairing is something to confirm with the breaker or a Mercedes specialist against your specific registration, as this can vary by build.