The MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (2002-09) 200K 2DR CABRIOLET 1.8 184 ELEGANCE TIP AUTO is a comfortable four-seat convertible with open-air appeal and a premium feel. In Britain, it offers an attainable older luxury alternative to the BMW 3 Series Convertible and Audi A4 Cabriolet, rather than a family hatchback or SUV-style model. Best suited to couples, it makes a stylish weekend car or summer commuter. Rear seats and boot bring flexibility, although access is less convenient than in a four-door saloon. Automatic transmission, folding roof and elegant trim favour polished cruising over the sharper feel of sportier rivals on longer journeys, too. mycarcheck.com has recorded 62 checks covering 44 distinct VINs, a useful snapshot rather than a huge sample. Those cars averaged £3,900 in private-sale value, 89,000 miles and 4,000 miles driven yearly, with about 2.5 previous keepers. Check each car’s history and condition: age, roof upkeep and service records matter greatly.