Used Mercedes-Benz CLK Rear Bumper

The CLK ran across two distinct generations: the first-generation W208 ran from 1997 to 2002, and the second-generation W209 ran from 2002 to 2009. Both generations were offered as a two-door coupé and a two-door cabriolet, and the rear bumper is completely different between these two generations, so getting the generation right is the very first thing to confirm. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can pull up the exact platform.

No — 2001 sits in the first-generation W208 (1997–2002) and 2003 sits in the second-generation W209 (2002–2009), and these are entirely different platforms with no interchangeable rear bumpers. The styling, fixings, and panel geometry changed completely between generations, so a W208 bumper will not bolt onto a W209 shell. Make sure you confirm your exact generation with the breaker using your registration.

Yes, this matters significantly — the coupé and cabriolet are different body styles and the rear bumper profiles can differ between them, particularly around the lower corners and how the panel meets the rear quarter. Always tell the breaker which body style you have, not just the year, so they can match the correct pressing. Never assume a coupé bumper will transfer straight onto a cabriolet without checking.

Trim level — whether your CLK is an Elegance, Avantgarde, or Sport — does not affect the core bumper shell or its fitment to the car. However, you may find cosmetic differences such as different painted finishes, the presence or absence of parking sensor holes, or differing lower spoiler sections between trims, so the bumper from a different trim may need refinishing or minor modification to look right on your car. The breaker can advise on what came fitted to the donor vehicle so you can decide whether any cosmetic differences are acceptable.

The W209 CLK received a facelift in 2005, which brought styling updates that could include changes to rear panel pressings. Whether the rear bumper from a pre-facelift W209 (2002–2005) fits a post-facelift W209 (2005–2009) is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration, as mid-generation pressing changes of this kind are exactly where assumptions can lead to an ill-fitting part. Name the boundary — pre- or post-2005 — when you contact the breaker and let them verify against the donor car's details.

Engine size has no bearing on rear bumper fitment — a 200K, 320, or 55 AMG do not have structurally different bumper mountings purely on account of the engine fitted. What does matter is the generation (W208 or W209), the body style (coupé or cabriolet), and whether the donor car is pre- or post-facelift, so focus your search on those details rather than the engine designation. Confirm everything with the breaker using your registration before purchasing.