Cheap Mercedes-Benz CLS Clutch

Only some CLS variants have a clutch — specifically those fitted with a manual gearbox, which were offered on certain diesel and petrol engine variants, particularly in the earlier C219 generation (2004–2010). The vast majority of CLS models sold in the UK were fitted with an automatic gearbox (7G-Tronic or 9G-Tronic), which uses a torque converter rather than a traditional friction clutch. If your CLS has a paddle-shift or COMAND-controlled automatic, you are not looking for a clutch kit — you may need a torque converter, transmission service, or other automatic transmission components instead. Check your V5 or a VIN check to confirm your gearbox type before searching.

Both years fall within the first-generation CLS, known as the C219, which ran from 2004 to 2010, but fitment depends primarily on your engine code rather than the year alone. If both cars share the same engine code — for example the OM647 or OM648 diesel, or a petrol equivalent — the clutch components are likely to be the same, but mid-production ancillary changes can occur, so confirm the exact part numbers with the breaker against both registrations before buying.

The C219 ran from 2004 to 2010 and offered some manual gearbox variants, while the second-generation C218 (2011–2018, facelifted 2014) and the third-generation C257 (2018 onwards) were sold in the UK almost exclusively with automatic transmissions. If your CLS is a C218 or C257, it is very unlikely to have a conventional clutch at all; confirm your gearbox type via your V5 or a VIN check, and if you have an automatic, tell the breaker what transmission fault you are experiencing so they can advise on the correct part.

Trim and badge names do not affect clutch fitment — what matters is the engine code stamped on your V5 or revealed by a VIN check, since the clutch follows the engine and gearbox combination, not the trim designation. A CLS 250 CDI and a CLS 350 CDI use different engine codes and therefore different clutch assemblies where applicable, so always supply the engine code to the breaker rather than just the badge name. Cosmetic differences between trim levels are irrelevant to this mechanical component.

The single most useful piece of information is your engine code, which you can find on your V5 logbook or by running a VIN check — this tells the breaker exactly which engine and gearbox family your car uses, which determines clutch compatibility. You should also confirm your gearbox type (manual or automatic), your registration number, and the year of your vehicle. Be aware that ECU pairing and any coding requirements are something to confirm directly with the breaker, as these can vary and cannot be guaranteed in advance.

The 2007 CLS 320 CDI is fitted with the OM642 V6 diesel engine, and whether your car has a manual clutch or an automatic torque converter depends on the gearbox variant — most UK-market CLS 320 CDIs were supplied with the 7G-Tronic automatic, so confirm via your V5 or VIN check before searching for a clutch. If yours does have a manual gearbox, a breaker will need your engine code and gearbox code to identify a compatible used unit, as ancillary or mounting changes across the C219's production run mean a year-for-year match is not guaranteed. Always confirm fitment with the breaker against your specific registration.