Mercedes-Benz CLK Starter Motor Replacement Parts
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A buyer's guide to used Mercedes-Benz CLK starter motor
No two starter motors are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
- State whether it's petrol or diesel
- State the engine code if known
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Fitment questions
Will a starter motor from an earlier CLK fit my W209 CLK?
The CLK ran across two main generations: the W208 (1997–2002) and the W209 (2002–2009), and starter motors are generally not interchangeable between these generations due to differences in engine architecture and mounting. Within the W209 generation, fitment is primarily driven by engine code rather than the year alone, so a W209-to-W209 swap has a better chance of working if the engine codes match. Always confirm the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and give that to the breaker before agreeing a purchase.
Does the Mercedes CLK have a starter motor, or does it use something else?
Yes, all petrol and diesel variants of the Mercedes CLK use a conventional starter motor — this applies across both the W208 and W209 generations regardless of engine size. There is no CLK variant that uses an alternative start system in place of a traditional starter motor, so you are looking for the right part. The key is matching it to your specific engine code rather than just the model year.
Does it matter whether my CLK is a coupe or a cabriolet when sourcing a starter motor?
No — body style makes no difference to starter motor fitment on the CLK; the starter motor is determined by the engine, not whether the car is a coupe or cabriolet. A starter motor from a W209 cabriolet with a matching engine code is just as relevant as one from a coupe. Focus your search on engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type, and confirm those details with the breaker.
Does the gearbox type affect which starter motor I need for my CLK?
Yes, gearbox type can influence starter motor specification on the CLK — manual and automatic (including the 7G-Tronic) variants may require different starter motors due to variations in the ring gear and mounting position. Always tell the breaker whether your car has a manual or automatic gearbox alongside your engine code. If you are unsure, your V5 or a VIN check will confirm it.
Will a starter motor from a CLK 200 Kompressor fit a CLK 220 CDI — they're both W209s?
Almost certainly not — despite sharing the W209 generation, the 200 Kompressor is a petrol engine and the 220 CDI is a diesel, and these use entirely different starter motors suited to their respective engines and compression requirements. Engine code is the deciding factor here, not the generation or body shape. Give your exact engine code to the breaker and they will be able to match the correct unit.
Does the trim level — for example Elegance versus Avantgarde — change which starter motor I need?
No — trim level has no effect whatsoever on starter motor fitment for the CLK; Elegance, Avantgarde, and AMG-badged variants all use the same starter motor for a given engine. The differences between these trims are cosmetic and feature-based, not mechanical, so do not worry about matching trim when sourcing the part. Concentrate on engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type, and confirm these with the breaker.