Cheap Mercedes-Benz CLS Clutch Slave Cylinder
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A buyer's guide to used Mercedes-Benz CLS clutch slave cylinder
No two clutch slave cylinders 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:
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Fitment questions
Does a Mercedes-Benz CLS actually have a clutch slave cylinder?
No — the Mercedes-Benz CLS (both the W219 generation from 2004–2010 and the W218 generation from 2011–2018) was only ever sold with automatic gearboxes in the UK market; no manual transmission was offered on this model at any point. A clutch slave cylinder is part of the hydraulic actuation system for a manual gearbox, so the CLS never had one fitted. If you're chasing a transmission fluid leak or a gearbox-related fault, the part you may actually be looking for is a torque converter seal, a transmission oil cooler line, or a mechatronic sleeve seal for the 7G-Tronic automatic gearbox — confirm the exact fault with a mechanic or your breaker before ordering.
I've been quoted a clutch slave cylinder for my CLS — could the garage mean something else?
Almost certainly yes — because all UK-market CLS models used automatic gearboxes, there is no clutch slave cylinder in the drivetrain. The confusion sometimes arises when a garage uses generic parts software that lists slave cylinders for related Mercedes platforms that did offer manual variants. Double-check the part number your garage has quoted against your vehicle's VIN, and ask whether they mean a component within the automatic transmission itself, such as a multi-plate clutch pack seal or a valve body part.
Does it matter whether I have a CLS 350 or a CLS 500 when searching for a clutch slave cylinder?
In this case the trim or engine variant makes no difference to this question, because neither the CLS 350, CLS 500, CLS 320 CDI, nor any other CLS badge was offered with a manual gearbox in the UK — so no variant of this car carries a clutch slave cylinder regardless of engine or trim level. If a part is listed online as a 'CLS clutch slave cylinder,' treat it with caution, as it is likely a mislisting or a part pulled from a different Mercedes model that shares some components. Your breaker will be able to confirm this quickly against your registration number.
Would a clutch slave cylinder from a C-Class or E-Class fit a CLS?
The C-Class (W203/W204) and E-Class (W211/W212) were available in manual gearbox form in some markets and do use clutch slave cylinders on those variants, but the CLS shares no manual drivetrain to accept one, so the question of interchangeability does not arise. If you are sourcing a clutch slave cylinder for a C-Class or E-Class, the engine code is the most important detail to give your breaker, as fitment follows the engine and gearbox type rather than the body style or trim badge. Provide the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check to get an accurate match for whichever Mercedes you are actually working on.