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Used exhaust systems vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
The CLK ran across two generations — the W208 (1997–2002) and the W209 (2002–2009) — and exhaust systems between these generations are not interchangeable due to different underpinnings, engine configurations and pipework routing. Even if a system looks visually similar, you should never assume a W208 part will drop onto a W209 or vice versa. Always give the breaker your exact registration so they can confirm against the correct generation.
Yes — exhaust systems are engine-specific, so a CLK 200 Kompressor (engine code M111 or M271 depending on generation), a CLK 240 (M112) and a CLK 320 (M112) each have different bore sizes, manifold configurations and pipe layouts. Even where two engines share the same M112 family, the displacement difference means the exhaust tune and fitment points can vary. Quote the engine code to the breaker alongside your registration to ensure a like-for-like match.
No — petrol and diesel exhausts are entirely different systems and will not interchange, regardless of the model year or body style. Diesel W209 CLK variants also followed emissions-era rules that affected the exhaust and associated components. Always confirm fuel type with the breaker from the outset.
Trim level — whether Avantgarde, Elegance or Sport — does not affect exhaust fitment on the CLK; what matters is the engine code and model year. A system sourced from an Avantgarde will fit an Elegance of the same engine and year without issue, though cosmetic details like tailpipe finishers or trim surrounds may differ visually. Confirm the engine code with the breaker and disregard trim when searching.
2002 is a transition year for the CLK, sitting right at the boundary between the W208 (1997–2002) and the W209 (2002–2009), so your car could be either generation depending on when in 2002 it was built. This matters significantly for exhaust fitment because the two generations have different systems and a W208 exhaust will not fit a W209. Give your exact registration to the breaker so they can confirm which generation your car is before sourcing a part.
Catalytic converter and DPF compatibility on the CLK depends on engine code, production date and the emissions standards the vehicle was built to meet, and this is an area where small differences between otherwise similar cars can cause a part to fail MOT or not fit correctly. We strongly recommend confirming these specifics directly with the breaker against your registration rather than assuming compatibility based on year or engine family alone. A reputable breaker will cross-reference your reg to their donor vehicle before quoting.