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A used rear light 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 ran across two generations: the C208 (first gen, 1997–2002) and the C209 (second gen, 2003–2009), and rear lights between these two generations are not interchangeable as the body shell and light clusters are completely different designs. Within the C208, there was a facelift in 1999 which revised the rear light units, and within the C209 there was a facelift in 2005 which also changed the cluster styling. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm which exact cluster you need.
For the C209 second-gen CLK, the facelift arrived in 2005 and brought revised rear light units that differ from the 2003–2005 pre-facelift style, so the two are generally not a straight swap. Similarly, within the C208 first-gen, the 1999 facelift changed the rear clusters. Name the boundary to your breaker – whether you are crossing the 2005 or 1999 facelift line – and let them confirm whether a specific part will cross it for your car.
Body style absolutely matters for rear light fitment: the CLK was offered as both a two-door coupé and a two-door cabriolet, and the rear light clusters differ between the two body styles. Always tell the breaker which body style you have as well as the year of your car. Do not assume a coupé light will suit a cabriolet or vice versa.
Trim level – whether that is Elegance, Avantgarde, Sport, or an AMG variant – does not determine which rear light cluster fits your CLK; fitment is driven by generation, facelift phase, and body style. That said, some higher or special-edition cars may have carried smoked or tinted cluster finishes versus the standard clear style, so be prepared for a cosmetic difference if sourcing from a different trim. Confirm generation and body style with your breaker and the part will fit regardless of trim badge.
Both 2004 and 2007 fall within the second-generation C209 CLK (2003–2009), but 2004 is pre-facelift and 2007 is post-facelift – the facelift landed in 2005 and revised the rear light design. This means a 2004 cluster and a 2007 cluster are unlikely to be a direct like-for-like swap, but confirm with your breaker against both registrations as they can check the exact part numbers. Also ensure both cars share the same body style (coupé or cabriolet) as that affects fitment too.
Give the breaker your full registration, the body style (coupé or cabriolet), and confirm which side you need – nearside (NS, passenger side) or offside (OS, driver side). It is also worth mentioning the year so they can identify which facelift phase your car is from, as both the C208 (1997–2002, facelifted 1999) and C209 (2003–2009, facelifted 2005) generations had mid-life cluster changes. Engine and trim level make no difference to fitment, so focus the conversation on generation, facelift year, and body style.