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A used engine wiring loom 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:
The CLK W208 ran from 1997 to 2002, and the W209 replaced it from 2002 onwards, so a 2003 loom comes from a completely different generation to a 2001 car — these are very unlikely to be interchangeable. Within the same generation, fitment is driven primarily by engine code, so a W208 loom from a 2001 car would need to match your exact engine code to be a viable donor. Confirm the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and supply it to the breaker so they can match from the correct generation and engine variant.
No — the CLK 320 uses a different engine (typically the M112 V6) compared to the CLK 200 Kompressor (the M111 or M271 four-cylinder supercharged unit depending on generation), so the engine looms are not interchangeable. The engine code is the critical detail here, not the badge on the boot lid. Check your V5 for the engine code and give it to the breaker so they can source a loom from the correct engine family.
Trim level does not affect the engine wiring loom — Avantgarde and Elegance are cosmetic and equipment-level distinctions and make no difference to which engine loom is fitted. What matters is the engine code, fuel type, and whether the car has an automatic or manual gearbox, as these influence the loom's connectors and routing. Source a loom that matches your engine code and gearbox type and the trim badge is irrelevant to fitment.
The W209 CLK ran from 2002 to 2009, with a facelift arriving around 2005, and there were some changes to ancillary components and engine management during this period that could affect connector compatibility. The core fitment question still comes down to matching engine code and gearbox type, but whether a pre-facelift loom fits cleanly into a post-facelift car — or vice versa — is something you should confirm directly with the breaker against your registration number, as mid-production running changes can catch buyers out.
Mercedes engine looms interact closely with the ECU and immobiliser system, and whether a used loom requires coding or can be transferred without additional work varies by engine variant and model year. This is not something we can state as fact here — you should raise it directly with the breaker and ideally your fitting garage before purchasing, as getting this wrong can leave the car immobilised. A breaker experienced with Mercedes will be able to advise on what is typically involved for your specific engine code.
The most important detail is your engine code, which you can find on your V5 registration document or by running a VIN check — this matters far more than the year or badge alone. You should also know your fuel type (petrol or diesel) and gearbox type (manual or automatic), as these affect the loom's connectors. Having your full registration to hand will also help the breaker cross-reference ancillary details and confirm compatibility before you commit to buying.