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A used power steering pump 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:
Most CLK models use a hydraulic power steering system driven by a belt-driven pump, so yes, a physical power steering pump does exist on the vast majority of CLKs. This applies to both the first-generation CLK (W208, 1997–2002) and the second-generation CLK (W209, 2002–2010). A small number of later W209 variants may have used electro-hydraulic assistance, so if you are unsure which system your car has, check whether there is a hydraulic fluid reservoir under the bonnet – if there is, you have a hydraulic pump that can be sourced from a breaker.
The W208 and W209 are distinct generations with different engine configurations and ancillary mounting arrangements, so a direct swap across that boundary is unlikely to be straightforward. The pump design, bracket fitment, and pressure line connections can differ significantly between generations. You should confirm compatibility with the breaker against your exact registration before purchasing.
Yes, engine size and type do matter here – the pump on a CLK 200 Kompressor is not necessarily the same unit as on a CLK 500 V8, as larger or more powerful engines can use pumps with different pressure ratings and physical fittings. Always give the breaker your engine code as well as your registration so they can match the correct pump for your variant. Never assume a pump from a smaller-engined CLK will drop straight into a larger-engined one.
Trim level alone – whether your CLK is an Elegance, Avantgarde, or the sportier AMG Line – does not change the power steering pump itself, as the pump is determined by the engine and generation rather than the interior or cosmetic specification. The one exception worth noting is a genuine AMG variant (such as CLK 55 AMG or CLK 63 AMG), which has a different engine entirely and will need a pump matched to that specific engine. For standard trim differences, tell the breaker your engine size and registration and the trim name need not concern them.
In most cases the power steering pump itself is shared between the CLK coupe and cabriolet because it is driven off the engine and is not affected by body style. However, the cabriolet is a heavier car and some later variants were fitted with slightly uprated hydraulic systems to cope with the additional weight, so it is worth confirming with the breaker against both registrations rather than assuming the parts are identical.
The W209 received a facelift in 2005 which was primarily cosmetic, and the power steering pump is unlikely to have changed as part of that refresh. That said, some running-gear components were updated during the production run in ways that do not always align neatly with the facelift date, so confirm with the breaker against your registration to be certain the pump from an early W209 will match your 2005-onwards car.