Despite the relatively low depreciation rate, the maintenance bills and servicing might hit you a little hard in the pocket. Running costs are comparable to the E-Class. The equipment justifies the high prices, as the CLK coupé offers a good standard level of kit for a car of this age, with air conditioning, power steering, tinted glass and an automatic heating system.

Trusty and dependable, there shouldn’t be too many problems under the bonnet, especially if the pricey servicing is kept up. The Mercedes-Benz engineering promises many trouble free miles, but there is always the risk of the odd electrical hiccup that could flare up.